Cold Sesame Noodles

• 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon Asian chili paste* or dried hot red pepper flakes
• 3/4 pound fresh or dried Asian egg noodles or spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons minced scallion
• *available at some Asian markets

1. In a blender blend together the peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil, the soy sauce, the water, the garlic, the gingerroot, the vinegar, the sugar, the chili paste, and a pinch of salt.
2. In a kettle of salted boiling water cook the noodles until they are al dente, drain them in a colander, and rinse them well under cold water.
3. Drain the noodles well, in a bowl toss them with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, and mound them on a platter.
4. Drizzle the noodles with the sesame mixture and sprinkle them with the scallion.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cold-sesame-noodles-12715 (may not work)