Sesame Noodle Salad

By á-47

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. spaghettini
• 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Asian Sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
• 1/4 tea. salt
• 1/8 tea. cayenne
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Cook spaghettini until tender but still firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Drain well.

In a good processor, combine ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic, salt and cayenne. Puree until saucer is smooth.

In a large bowl, combine spaghettini and sauce. Toss until combined. Place on a large serving platter.

In a medium bowl, combine green onions and bell pepper. Toss to mix. Mound vegetables on pasta and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Serve at room temperature.