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COLD NOODLES
1 bunch green onions 2 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned 2 7-ounce packages vermicelli 5 ounces cooked ham, cut into thin strips 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, pecans or peanuts 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tbs sesame seeds (optional) 2 tbs sesame oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 3 tbs ground coriander fresh cilantro (optional) 3/4 tbs chili oil
Cut green onions into 2 inch pieces, cut lengthwise into thin strips. Set aside. Place chicken in small saucepan, add water to cover. Bring just to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from broth, reserve broth for another use. Let chicken cool, cut into 1/2 inch strips. Set strips aside. Cook pasta until done, drain. Rinse pasta with cold water, drain well.
Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Add reserved green onions, chicken strips, ham and nuts and toss gently. Combine vegetable oil, sesame seeds and sesame oil in small saucepan, cook over medium heat until seeds are lightly browned. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Add soy sauce, coriander, and chili oil, stir well. Pour soy sauce mixture over pasta mixture and toss gently. Cover and chill.
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