Linguini Stir Fry

Try this dish the traditional way, served on a plate, or get a little creative and try some rolled up in a lettuce leaf.

Ingredients:

• 1 (6oz or 8oz) box of linguini
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
• 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 3 stalks of green onions (thinly sliced)
• OPTIONALS:
• Meat - thinly sliced pork, chicken, beef or any seafood
• Vegetables - carrots, celery, pea pods, green beans, etc.
• Chopped peanuts

Directions:

Cook the linguini, drain and set aside. In a frying pan and on low heat, brown the sugar in the oil. When sugar is brown, turn heat to medium, add the chopped onions; cook onions for about 1 minute and then add garlic for another 20-30 seconds. Add the soy sauce, salt, black pepper and ketchup and cook on high heat. Stir occasionally and let it simmer for about 2-4 minutes (if cooking with meat and vegetables, add the meat at this time; depending on the meat, let it cook thoroughly, then add vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes or less, depending on how well you like your vegetables done). Stir in the linguini, coating it thoroughly; cook for another 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally. Dish it up on a platter, sprinkle with cilantro and green onions (add chopped peanuts if desired) and serve.

Number of Servings: 6-8