Sesame Peanut Cold Noodles

Ingredients

• 200 g Chinese wheat noodles (lo mein or ramen-style), dried
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp water (to thin dressing)
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions until tender, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey (or brown sugar), garlic, ginger, and water until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   Toss the cooled noodles with the dressing until evenly coated. If needed, add a splash more water to loosen the sauce.

4. 4

   Divide noodles into bowls and top with cucumber and shredded carrot. Sprinkle sesame seeds if using, then serve cold.