Stir-dried Veggies and Pasta in Ginger Orange Sauce

[Carmella]

Hum, still not sure what to call this new dish... I'll go with Stir-dried Veggies and Pasta in Ginger Orange Sauce. The orange zest and mint gives this dish a surprising and fresh flavor. "Brilliant" according to Manu.

Stir-dried Veggies and Pasta in Ginger Orange Sauce

Pasta
3 zucchinis, peeled and spiralized with the largest (fettuccine) setting
1/2 tablespoon salt

Toss zucchinis in salt and let sit in a colander for a few minutes to allow the excess liquid to drain.


Veggies
1 cup snowpeas, finely julienned
1 cup carrots, sliced diagonally
1 cup red pepper, julienned
1 cup nappa cabbage, sliced finely
1 cup small broccoli florets
1/4 cup green onion, sliced


Ginger Orange Sauce
1 1/2 tablespoon raw sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Nama Shoyu or tamari
2 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, grated
3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh mint (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced

Blend all but cilantro in high speed blender until smooth.

Assembly
In a large bowl, toss veggies in sauce. Cover with a plate and 'stir-dry' in the dehydrator for a couple of hours.

Just before serving, add pasta and mix well.

Variation: For a different texture, you can also toss the pasta along with the veggies and sauce prior to putting in the D. It will give the noodles a slightly cooked look, as shown above.