Sumatran Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup Dry Roasted Peanuts
• 1 Clove Garlic -- sliced
• 2 Small Hot Green Chiles -- sliced
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 2 Teaspoons Tamarind Paste -- dissolved in
• 2 Tablespoons Water
• 2 Tablespoons Hot Water
• 2 Cups Bean Sprouts -- blanched and drained
• 1/2 Cup Green Beans
• 1 Cup Cabbage -- shredded
• 1 Large Potato -- boiled and cubed
• 1/4 Pound Chinese Egg Noodles -- cooked

Directions

1. In a food processor, chop fine the peanuts, then blend with garlic, chiles, salt, sugar, lemon juice, tamarind liquid and warm water to form fairly smooth paste.
   
2. Toss in a bowl with vegetables.
   
3. Add noodles and toss salad well.
   
4. Serve at room temperature.