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Al-Ahram Weekly 4 - 10 November 1999 Issue No. 454 
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Al-Ahram Weekly 4 - 10 November 1999 Issue No. 454
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Egypt Region International Economy Opinion Culture Features Profile Travel Living Sports People Time Out Chronicles Cartoons Letters Curried chicken and pasta salad
By Moushira Abdel-Malek
Ingredients:
4 cups pasta spirals
250 gms chicken breast fillets (strips)
4 green shallots (chopped)
200 gms sliced canned mushrooms
4 lettuce leaves
1 1/2 tsp crushed dried mint
1 tbsp oil + pepper + allspice
Dressing:
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 lemon juice
2 tsp oil
1 tsp salt
Method:
Add pasta to large pan of boiling water with some oil and salt. Boil uncovered until just tender (al dente). Drain, rinse under cold water and drain well. In a non-stick frying pan, add the oil. Heat and add the chicken. Stir-fry until slightly browned. Season with pepper and allspice. Combine pasta, chicken, mushrooms and shallots in a bowl. Add dressing and toss well. Add the mint and stir again. Place lettuce leaves in a serving platter and spoon the salad over them just before serving. Serve with sautéed vegetables.
