Cold Sesame Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp tahini, sesame paste

2/3 cup peanut butter, smooth or chunky,unsweetened

1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar , or rice vinegar

1 cup chicken stock

1 tsp powdered ginger

2 tsp soy sauce

1/2 lb fettuccine, spaghetti, or Chinese egg noodles

2 tbsp peanut oil

2 whole scallions, sliced crosswise

1 whole cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced (optional)

1 cup soy bean sprouts, rinsed and drained (optional)

chili oil

In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by combining the tahini, peanut butter, vinegar, stock, ginger, and soy sauce.

Boil the noodles according to the package directions or until slightly al dente.

Drain the noodles, then toss with 2 Tbs. of peanut oil just to coat. Toss with the sauce, then refrigerate.

Just before serving, garnish with scallions, cucumber, and bean sprouts and offer chili oil to those who like a spicy dish.