Ginger Shiitake Noodles

I love shiitake mushrooms!! I think they are the king of mushrooms!! I wanted to create my own asian noodle recipe with a fresh ginger flavor and this is what I came up with!! Hope you like them!!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 large noodle salad

Ingredients

• FOR THE GINGER SAUCE

• 2  inches fresh ginger, peeled & sliced (1 large 2-inch piece)
• 1⁄2 cup tahini
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  toasted sesame oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (ground red pepper)
• 3  teaspoons  rice wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons honey (raw, thick type is best)
• 1  teaspoon soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 1⁄8 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

• FOR THE ROASTED SHIITAKES

• 3 (3 1/4ounce)  crates  fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons light olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder

• FOR THE NOODLES

• 8  ounces  thin spaghetti noodles
• 2  small zucchini, cubed
• 2  cups green cabbage, sliced into strips

Directions

1. Place the ginger and the rest of the sauce ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
3. Clean the mushrooms with a damp paper towel and remove any thick stems, then slice. Place mushrooms on a cookie sheet and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. (The salt here will be flavoring the entire salad).
4. Roast the mushrooms for 10 minutes then remove to a large salad bowl.
5. Cook the noodles according to package directions. After adding the noodles to boiling water, add the cabbage and zucchini too.
6. After noodle mixture cooks, drain all and immediately toss with the shiitakes and ginger dressing to coat to your liking.
7. Serve immediately hot or chill for a cold noodle salad.