Sesame Peanut Noodles

Ingredients

• 8 oz oz Chinese wheat noodles or spaghetti
• 3 tbsp tbsp Creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp tbsp Sesame paste or tahini
• 2 tbsp tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp tbsp Honey or sugar
• 1 tbsp tbsp Toasted sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3-4 tbsp tbsp Warm water
• 1/2 large Cucumber, julienned
• 3 Scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp tbsp Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
• 1 tsp tsp Chili oil or red pepper flakes(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the noodles in salted boiling water for 6-8 minutes until just tender, then drain and rinse under cold water to chill and stop the cooking.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and garlic in a bowl. Add warm water 1 tablespoon at a time until the sauce is smooth and pourable.

3. 3

   Toss the chilled noodles with the sauce until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Divide between two bowls and top with cucumber, scallions, sesame seeds, and chili oil if using. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for extra-cold noodles.