peanut sesame noodles
INGREDIENTS
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Peanut Sesame Noodles
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Adapted from Gourmet, June 2002
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Servings: Makes 6 side-dish or 4 vegetarian main-course servings.
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For peanut dressing
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1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/3 cup warm water
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1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
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1 medium garlic clove, chopped
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 1/2 tablespoons Asian toasted sesame oil
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes or a splash of the hot sauce or chili paste of your choice
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For noodles
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3/4 lb dried soba nooodles (dried linguine fini or spaghetti will work in a pinch)
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4 scallions, thinly sliced
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1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
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Half a seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
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1 cup firm or extra-firm tofu, cubed
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3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
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