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Preparation: Lightly beat the Large eggs (keep the 4 and the 1 separate)
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Finely chop one of the chiles, and the spring onion.
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Thinly slice the snow peas.
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Finely shred the lime rind and the second red chili.
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As an alternative to making your own noodles, chinese thread noodles are a suitable (but not as nice!)
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substitute, as is tagliatelle.
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To make the noodles sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
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Make a well in the centre and add in the 4 beaten Large eggs, gradually importing into the flour with a fork.
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic (about 5 min).
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Cover and stand for 30 min.
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Divide the dough into 4 portions.
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Cover with a tea towel.
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Roll one portion of the dough to 3mm thickness using a rolling pin or possibly sharp knife.
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Roll up the sheet of pasta completely and cut into 5mm wide strips.
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Carefully unroll the strands.
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Repeat the process with the remaining portions of dough.
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Spread onto a dry tea towel and sprinkle with plain flour.
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Set aside.
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3.
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Prepare the sauce whilst the pasta is standing.
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Heat the oil in a pan and add in the chilli, spring onion and snow peas.
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Cook over a low heat for 2-3 min.
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Add in the sesame oil , soy sauce, vinegar, cashew paste, lime juice and rind.
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Stir to combine.
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Cook, stirring, over a gentle heat for 3-4 min.
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Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling water till just tender.
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Drain, spoon over the sauce and toss to combine.
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Sprinkle over shredded chili, cashews and serve.
