Chinese Sesame Noodles

By littlefish

Ingredients

• 8 ounces thin egg noodles, linguine or thin Chinese egg noodles
• 1/4 cup peanut oil, divided
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon Oriental sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 green onions, sliced
• chopped peanuts (optional)
• minced fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
1.Cook noodles al dente. Rinse, drain and toss with 2 tablespoons oil.

2.Mix soy, vinegar, peanut butter, sugar, sesame oil, ginger and salt in deep jar or bowl.

3.Whisk until smooth.

4.Toast sesame seeds in large skillet until light brown and fragrant. Remove seeds. In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat.

5.Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic starts to color.

6.Add noodles and soy mixture. Toss to mix. Cook just until heated through, about 2 minutes.

7.Cool to room temperature. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions and optional garnishes.