Nani’s Spaghetti Salad

Description

Source: Lilo & Stitch: THE OFFICIAL COOKBOOK - Tim Rita

Pleakley and Jumba are determined to blend in at Nani’s lū‘au—at least until they can get their hands on Stitch. Ordering the Spaghetti Salad is a great way to fit in. This traditional Hawaiian dish is usually served at lū‘au and neighborhood parties.

Ingredients

• One 16-ounce package spaghetti
• 3 ounces Japanese cucumbers, julienned
• ½ carrot, peeled and julienned
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• ½ cup water
• 3 ounces sliced SPAM®, cubed small
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 pinch freshly ground pepper
• 1 pinch paprika

Directions

1. Cook the spaghetti noodles, as directed on the package, usually about 10 minutes.
2. Strain and cool the spaghetti noodles under cold running water, then set aside.
3. Add the cucumber, carrot, and ½ teaspoon of salt to a small bowl.
4. Mix the ingredients by hand to ensure the salt coats the vegetables completely.
5. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes, then add the water and swirl the ingredients together to remove the salt.
6. Strain the water out of the vegetables by hand by squeezing them. (Note: This is a very common Japanese method for straining water out of vegetables.)
7. Add the vegetables, noodles, and SPAM® cubes into a large bowl, mixing everything together well.
8. Add the vinegar, mayonnaise, pepper, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt.
9. Mix everything together well, sprinkle the paprika over the mixture, and serve.

Yield: 4 servings