Ingredients

  • 34 lb udon noodles
  • 14 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 bunch chopped scallion
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup blanched snow peas
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 12 cup peanut butter
  • 12 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chinese-style dark sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon hot chili oil (or substitute with 1/2 tsp cayenne)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 inch piece ginger, grated
  • 12 cup water
  • toasted black & sesame seeds
  • cilantro (to garnish) (optional)

Method

  • Cook noodles according to package directions and cool.
  • Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, tahini, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, vinegar, water and ginger in a small saucepan.
  • Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to marry flavors, then remove from heat and cool.
  • Combine noodles, sauce, peanuts, snow peas, cucumber, scallions and carrots.
  • Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.