Rainbow Peanut Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb thin noodles, such as linguine
1 teaspoon sesame oil
5 carrots, peeled and grated
2 cups bean sprouts, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thin strings (about 1 cup)
2 cups sliced cooked chicken (cut into thin strips)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced scallion tops
Chinese Peanut Dressing
1/2 inch fresh ginger, thick slice, peeled and sliced in half
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon chili paste (to taste)
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (to taste)
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons chinese black vinegar or 3 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
5 tablespoons chicken broth (or more) or 5 tablespoons water (or more)

Preparation

Cook the noodles until just tender; rinse under cold water; drain, and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Arrange the noodles in a large serving bowl.
Arrange the vegetables in concentric circles over the noodles and then pile the chicken in the center. Sprinkle the scallions on top.
Serve at room temperature or chilled, with the Chinese peanut dressing.
For Chinese Peanut Dressing: In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender, finely chop the ginger and garlic. Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed and process until smooth. The dressing should be the consistency of heavy cream. If it is too thick, add more water or chicken broth; if too thin, add more peanut butter. Refrigerated, in a covered container, the dressing will keep for 2 to 3 weeks.