Vermicelli Salad (Chinese Vegetarian)

 Vermicelli Salad

Vermicelli noodles (bean thread) … 1 ½ bundle
Carrots … 2 – 3
Celery … 1 stick
Jalapeno peppers … 1 – 2
Green onion … 2
Salt … 1 teaspoon
Light soy sauce … 1 tablespoon
Vinegar … 3 tablespoons
Sugar … 3 – 4 teaspoons
MSG … ¼ teaspoon (optional)
Sesame oil … 3 teaspoons
1. Boil some hot water, and pour into a bowl with the vermicelli
noodles. Soak until the noodles are soft. Run through cold
water, and then drain.
2. Peel carrots and cut into 2inch long, thin strips.
3. Gut the green onions into 1½inch long and thin strips.
4. In a bowl, mix the salt, soy sauce, vinegar, MSG, sugar, sesame
oil, and chili oil. Mix it well.
5. Mix the vermicelli, carrots, celery, and green onions in a plate.
6. Mix in the sauce when you are ready to serve.