Instructions: Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add capellini and carrots and boil until capellini is tender, about 4 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

Transfer to warm, large shallow bowl and add garlic, onions, vinegar, oil, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add about 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid to moisten pasta. If mixture is still too dry, add more.

Toss and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with minced cilantro and garnish with cilantro sprigs. Serve hot, room temperature or chilled.

4 servings.

Tip - To save time, buy packaged baby carrots that are already peeled and ready to eat. Then you just have to slice them. - AM

GOOD COOKING: An Asian Meal for All Seasons.
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THIN NOODLES WITH CARROTS, GREEN ONIONS AND CILANTRO
* ORANGE CAKE WITH ORANGE SYRUP
** Ive adapted these recipes for grouper in coconut milk and noodles with carrots from some dishes I tried at LE COLONIAL, A SMALL a most appealing, upbeat meal. And although I like these dishes served hot, they are also good served at room temperature or chilled in hot weather.

Snow peas make an excellent addition to the plate.
** A warm orange cake served with warm orange syrup from Mayas, a restaurant perched right on the waters edge, is a delicious finish for the meal. For a more festive appearance, serve sliced, sugared strawberries or raspberries on the side.

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