Chilled Rice Noodle and Cabbage Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

• 1 cup creamy unsalted peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• Zest of 1 lime
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon shallot, finely minced
• 1 jalapeno, with seeds
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup water to thin
• 6 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
• 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 2 carrots, coarsely grated
• 1 cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 lime cut into wedges, for garnish
• 3/4 cup peanut sauce
• 1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped

1. Add all of the ingredients for the peanut dressing to the base of a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Taste to adjust for seasonings and transfer to an airtight container and set aside.
3. Place the noodles in a large heat-proof bowl and add boiling water to cover.
4. Let the noodles soak until tender but not mushy, about 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
6. Transfer the noodles to a large serving bowl.
7. Add the sliced cabbage, carrots, and half of the cilantro to the bowl and pour in 3/4 cup of the peanut sauce; toss to thoroughly coat.
8. Garnish with cilantro, chopped peanuts, and lime wedges.
9. Serve chilled.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/chilled-rice-noodle-and-cabbage-salad-spicy-peanut-dressing (may not work)