DRAGON NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• To infuse oil, heat canola oil with garlic, ginger and chili flakes in a measuring cup in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds (or heat in a very small pan over medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes) until hot with rising bubbles.
• Stir in sesame oil.
• If using within a few hours, leave at room temperature; otherwise cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Cover beans generously with cold water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until just tender.
• Check occasionally to make sure beans remain covered with simmering water.
• Drain and cool.
• Beans can be covered and refrigerated or frozen.
• Cook pasta in boiling salted water for the minimum number of minutes stated on pasta package, usually about 5 for vermicelli and 4 minutes for capelli d'angelo.
• Drain; immediately refresh under cold running water until cooled.
• Combine drained pasta, cooked beans, chicken, green onions, carrot and coriander in a large mixing bowl.
• Finely grate zest from lime and squeeze juice (about 2 tbsp/25 mL); stir zest and juice with sugar, soy sauce and salt.
• Then whisk into infused oil.
• Pour over pasta mixture; toss from the bottom of the bowl until ingredients are shiny and evenly mixed.
• Covered and refrigerated, salad keeps well for a day or two.