Noodle Salad

Ingredients

 * 1/2 kg egg noodles
 * 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
 * 1/2 cup green onions, chopped including the greens
 * 1/2 cup mung bean sprouts
 * 1 large capsicum, cut into thin julienne
 * 2 tbsp oil
 * 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (optional)
 * 1/2 dozen prawns fried in garlic, butter, salt and pepper (optional)

For Dressing:


 * 1/4 cup chicken stock
 * 1/4 cup peanut butter (optional)
 * 1 tbsp freshly minced ginger
 * 2 tbsp lemon juice
 * 2 tbsp vinegar
 * 2 tbsp soy sauce
 * 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
 * 2 tsp sugar
 * 1 garlic clove, mince

Directions
In boiling water (with 1 tbsp oil) cook the noodles until soft and not mushy. Drain and rinse under cold water. Spread it to dry, coating with 1 tbsp of oil.

In other pan bring the chicken stock to boil. Remove from fire and mix the butter. Add all the other ingredients of dressing. Mix it well.

In a large bowl, put the noodles. Toss it with green onion, mung beans and capsicum and 1/2 of shredded carrots. Add the dressing and roasted peanuts and toss it well. Garnish with the remaining carrots just before serving.