Asian Vermicelli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb vermicelli
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 bunch green onion, chopped (tops only)
1 can water chestnut, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup sesame seeds or 1/2 cup crushed peanuts
Dressing
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste or desired heat)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey

Preparation

Cook vermicelli according to package directions (al dente). Drain and put into a large bowl.
Add diced vegetables.
In a saucepan on the stove add the oil, red pepper flakes and garlic, saute about one minute.
Add the soy sauce and honey and bring to a low boil for about one minute.
Pour dressing over pasta/vegetables and toss to coat.
Toss a couple of more times before serving.
After final toss before serving sprinkle the top with sesame seeds or crushed peanuts.