Chilled Noodles With Peanut Sesame Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 oz lo mein noodles
2 tbsp peanut oil
2 None English cucumbers, shredded
1 None red pepper, finely sliced
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted and ground, plus extra, to serve
2 tbsp shredded ginger
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp malt vinegar

Preparation

Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water according to packet directions. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Place in a bowl with peanut oil and three-quarters of cucumber and pepper. Toss to combine.
To make dressing, whisk together the sesame seeds, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup of water. Season with black pepper.
Add dressing to noodles and toss to combine. Serve topped with remaining cucumber and extra sesame seeds.