Cold Sesame Noodles * - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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