Ingredients:
3/4 lb udon noodles
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 bunch chopped scallions
1 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1 cup blanched snow peas
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup tahini
2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons chinese-style dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon hot chili oil ( or substitute with 1/2 tsp cayenne)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 inch piece ginger, grated
1/2 cup water
toasted black & sesame seeds
cilantro ( to garnish) (optional)
Directions:
Cook noodles according to package directions and cool.
Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, tahini, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, vinegar, water and ginger in a small saucepan.
Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to marry flavors, then remove from heat and cool.
Combine noodles, sauce, peanuts, snow peas, cucumber, scallions and carrots.
Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 30 min.