Sesame Noodles

By dkanon

Ingredients

• Coarse salt
• 1 pound thin spaghetti
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, preferably natural
• 1 to 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 English cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.

Meanwhile, make peanut sauce: In a blender or food processor, blend peanut butter, garlic, pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.

Cut cucumber crosswise into thirds; cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Stack slices; cut lengthwise into very thin strips. Transfer pasta to a large bowl; toss with sauce, cucumber, and carrots. Serve at room temperature.