Name: Sesame Peanut Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 8 oz (225g) spaghetti or Chinese egg noodles; 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili oil (adjust to taste); 1/4 cup water (to thin sauce if needed); 1 medium cucumber, julienned; 1 large carrot, julienned or grated; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; Optional: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or Thai basil for garnish

Instructions

Cook the noodles

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to package directions until al dente, usually 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency - it should be pourable but still thick enough to coat the noodles.
Prepare the vegetables

While the noodles are cooking, julienne the cucumber and carrot. Slice the green onions diagonally, separating the white and green parts. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, shaking the pan occasionally.
Toss everything together

In a large bowl, combine the cooled noodles with about 3/4 of the sauce. Toss well to coat every strand. Add more sauce if needed - the noodles will absorb some of the sauce as they sit.
Add the vegetables

Add the julienned cucumber, carrot, and the white parts of the green onions to the noodles. Toss gently to combine, being careful not to break the noodles.
Serve and garnish

Divide the noodles among serving bowls. Drizzle with any remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the green parts of the green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and optional cilantro or Thai basil. Serve immediately for a warm dish, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled version.

Sesame Peanut Noodles

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