Peanut Noodles
(from SallyV’s recipe box)
This can be served warmor at room temperature as a side dish OR cold as a salad. Great with chicken satay.
Source: Food Network
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 T. sesame seeds
- 12 oz. linguine
- 1/4 C. creamy peanut butter
- 3 T. soy sauce
- 2 T. rice vinegar
- 1 T. canola oil
- 1 T. grated fresh ginger
- 1 T. honey
- 1 T. Sriracha
- 1 t. sesame oil
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°.
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Place the sesame seeds in a pie tin and toast in the oven until light golden in color, 4 to 6 minutes, and set aside.
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Cook the pasta until al dente. Do not overcook. Drain, reserving some of the starchy pasta water, rinse with warm water and set aside.
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For the sauce: Place the peanut butter in a saucepan on medium heat to soften. Whisk in the soy sauce, vinegar, canola oil, ginger, honey, Sriracha, sesame oil and lime zest and juice.
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Mix the pasta, sesame seeds and sauce. Thin with the starchy pasta water if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time.