Directions:

Prepare sesame dressing:

In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pea pods, onions and mushrooms. Toss gently. Pour dressing over mixture and toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill well.

Before serving, prepare won ton skins: Slice won ton skins into 1/4-inch strips and fry in vegetable oil heated to 350 degrees, until crisp. They will brown in 30 to 60 seconds.

Garnish salad with won tons and mandarin oranges. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Prepare sesame dressing:

1 egg yolk
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sesame oil (see note)
1/2 cup vegetable oil

In heavy saucepan, combine yolk and soy sauce. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit on thermometer. Set pan in ice water and stir to cool quickly.

In food processor or blender, combine yolk-soy sauce mixture, vinegar, sugar and pepper; blend well. Slowly add oils, mixing until incorporated.

Note: For less strong a sesame flavor in the dressing, the ratio of sesameoil to vegetable oil can be adjusted.