Cold Sesame Noodles *

• 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1/4 c. water
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 tsp. minced ginger root
• 2 tsp. rice vinegar
• 1 tsp. sugar
• pinch of salt
• 1/4 tsp. Asian chili paste or hot pepper flakes
• 3/4 lb. fresh egg noodles or spaghetti
• 3 Tbsp. minced scallions

1. In blender, blend first ten ingredients, reserving 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil.
2. In kettle of boiling, salted water, cook noodles until al dente; drain and rinse in cold water.
3. Drain again well and toss in bowl with remaining sesame oil.
4. Mound noodles on platter; drizzle with sesame mixture and sprinkle with scallions.
5. Adjust seasonings to taste.
6. Serves four as main course.

peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, water, garlic, ginger root, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, asian chili paste, fresh egg noodles, scallions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=763380 (may not work)