Ingredients

  • salt
  • 1 package Chinese wheat noodles or spaghetti
  • 13 c. creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 c. soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. grated, peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 tsp. Asian sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber
  • 4 radishes
  • 1 medium carrot

Method

  • Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat; add noodles and cook as label directs.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and 1/2 cup water until blended.
  • Set sauce aside.
  • Drain noodles; rinse under cold running water and drain again.
  • In large serving bowl, toss noodles with sauce until evenly coated.
  • Top with vegetables; toss before serving.