Chow Mein-Noodle Haystacks Recipe

Name: Chow Mein-Noodle Haystacks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces spaghetti, or 5 ounces packaged fried chow mein noodles; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus oil for frying; 5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted; 1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped; 1 recipe chow mein-noodle haystacks; 3/4 cup marshmallows, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 ounces spaghetti, or 5 ounces packaged fried chow mein noodles; 5 ounces white chocolate; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

2 ounces spaghetti, or 5 ounces packaged fried chow mein noodles
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus oil for frying
5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 recipe chow mein-noodle haystacks
3/4 cup marshmallows, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 ounces spaghetti, or 5 ounces packaged fried chow mein noodles
5 ounces white chocolate
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

1
In a large pot of boiling water, cook the spaghetti until tender.
2
Drain well, then toss with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
3
In a skillet or electric fryer, heat 1-inch of oil to 365 degrees.
4
Working in batches of 3 or 4 tangled strands, fry the spaghetti until golden brown.
5
Let the spaghetti intertwine to form interesting shapes.
6
Drain on paper towels.
7
Break the spaghetti or chow mein noodles into pieces no larger than 1-inch long.
8
In a completely dry bowl or in the top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water, melt the chocolate.
9
Mix in the noodles, coconut, and peanuts.
10
Drop walnut size haystacks of the mixture on a cookie sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
11
Served chilled.
12
Rocky Road Haystacks: Stir in chopped marshmallows to the chow mein-noodle haystack recipe.
13
White-Chocolate Chow Mein-Noodle Haystacks: Substitute white chocolate for the semisweet chocolate and chopped pecans for the peanuts in the original chow mein-noodle haystacks recipe.

722

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces spaghetti, or 5 ounces packaged fried chow mein noodles, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus oil for frying, 5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted, and more.

Yes, Chow Mein-Noodle Haystacks falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chow Mein-Noodle Haystacks

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