Ingredients
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian chile paste
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon roasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
6 cups mixed cut raw stir-fry vegetables (broccoli, bok choy, green onion, red bell pepper)
8 ounces shrimp, peeled
3 cups cooked udon noodles
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
2. Combine sesame oil and canola oil in a skillet; heat over high heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until they begin to color. Add mixed vegetables and shrimp and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add noodles and reserved sauce. Cook 1 minute. Add basil, mint and cilantro; toss to mix. Serve hot; garnish with peanuts. Serves 4.
By Terry Conlan, "Relish the Healthy Table," March 2006





