Cold Peanut Noodles

Description: Make and share this Cold Peanut Noodles recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb spaghetti, can use linguine
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 1 cup chopped scallion
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, can use parsley
• 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, I use red pepper flakes
• sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions; drain; rinse in very cold water and drain again.
2. Place cooled noodles in a large bowl and toss with the carrots, scallions, bell pepper slices and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients until smooth.
4. Drizzle the sauce over noodles mixture; toss to coat well.
5. Serve room temp or cold.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.