Recipe information
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons oil
1/2 pound boneless pork chops, thinly sliced
1 pound penne or other tubular pasta, freshly cooked
1/2 hot house cucumber, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Spicy Peanut Sauce:
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons natural or old-fashioned peanut butter
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preparation
To prepare the penne:
Step 1
Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add pork to skillet and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until pork is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Cool completely.
Step 2
Rinse pasta under cold water to cool. Drain well. Combine pasta, cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro and pork in large bowl. Add enough peanut sauce to season to taste. Serve pasta immediately.
To make the sauce:
Step 3
Whisk ingredients to blend in bowl.
