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Mark Bittman's Cold Noodles with Sesame or Peanut Sauce

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Recipe for Mark Bittman's Cold Noodles with Sesame or Peanut Sauce. A starter or side dish, this recipe can be made in advance, making it perfect for picnics or brown bag lunches.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh egg noodles, or any dried noodles, such as spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup sesame paste (tahini) or natural peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice or wine vinegar
  • hot sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, Tabasco, or other hot sauce to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • at least 1/2 cup minced scallions for garnish

Directions

  1. 1. Cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender, but not mushy. Drain, then rinse in cold water for a minute or two. Toss with half the sesame oil.
  2. 2. Beat together the tahini or peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Add a little hot sauce and salt and pepper; taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Thin the sauce with hot water, so that it is about the consistency of heavy cream.
  3. 3. Toss together the noodles and the sauce, and add more of any seasoning if necessary. Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil, garnish, and serve.

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