* Place 4 ounces uncooked wide rice sticks (rice-flour noodles) in boiling water to cover; let stand 5 minutes. Drain; place noodles in a bowl. Combine 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and 1/2 teaspoon chile paste with garlic. Drizzle vinegar mixture over noodles; toss well. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts.
“I like to grill fish and am always looking for interesting side dishes to serve with it. This is also good with pork chops. It can be served warm or at room temperature.â€� —Victoria Johnson, Gilbert, AZ
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1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook 2 minutes. Add pineapple; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add soy sauce, pepper, juice, and ginger; cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
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Asian Caramelized Pineapple
Sesame noodles*
Grilled pork chops
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Asian-inspired side dishes spice up simple pork chops. (Serves 4)
* Place 4 ounces uncooked wide rice sticks (rice-flour noodles) in boiling water to cover; let stand 5 minutes. Drain; place noodles in a bowl. Combine 2 tablespoons minced shallots, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and 1/2 teaspoon chile paste with garlic. Drizzle vinegar mixture over noodles; toss well. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts.
Sesame noodles*
Grilled pork chops
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