[boatbums]

Peanut oil is GREAT for frying. I use it exclusively for fried shrimp, fish or chicken.

[Liz]

Peanut oil is the best.

My choice everytime for frying.

It lends a great flavor to anything you fry in it.

[Liz]

I just love these sesame noodles with layers and layers of flavors.
Nice b/c you make it early, cover, set on counter, then serve it later at room temp.

Peanut Sesame Noodles / Serves 2-3 as an appetizer or side dish

ING 4 oz thin wheat noodles (linguine works) 2 tb ea sesame oil chopped peanuts; peanut oil tb minced gingerroot 2 minced garlic cloves,1/2 medium-sized yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 medium-sized bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 tb soy sauce 2 tb honey tb lime juice 2-3 tsp chili-garlic sauce (according to spiciness desired) 2 tb peanut butter 3 tb water s/p

METHOD Cook noodles tender but a bit firm. Drain, return to pot, mix in tb ea sesame oil, peanuts.

Heat peanut oil, tb sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add ginger and garlic; stir 30 seconds til fragrant. Add onions, then bell peppers, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Mix in soy sauce, honey, lime/lemon juice, and chili-garlic sauce. Stir in peanut butter and adjust the consistency w/ water.

Reduce heat to low and add the noodles; s/p. Can make ahead to here. Cover/set on counter.

Serve warm or at room temperature garnished w/ chp peanuts.