Udon Noodles With Asian Vegetables And Peanut Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons water
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces udon noodles, uncooked
4 cups bok choy, sliced
2 cups snow peas, halved crosswise
1 cup carrot, shredded

Preparation

Combine first 10 ingredients in a small saucepan; stir with a whisk until blended.
Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Set aside.
Cook noodles in boiling water 8 minutes.
Drain well.
Combine noodles, peanut sauce, bok chop, snow peas, and carrot in a large bowl, and toss well to coat.