These cold spicy peanut sesame noodles are reminiscent of my childhood and my mother's intricate school lunches. Spicy peanut sesame noodles are served cold so they're incredibly refreshing on a warm day!
¾pound(340g)to 1 pound dried spaghetti noodles,or Asian rice noodles
⅔cup(158ml)water
⅓cup(86g)smooth peanut butter
¼cup(59ml)low sodium soy sauce
¼cup(59ml)seasoned rice vinegar
3tablespoondark brown sugarpacked
¼cup(59ml)roasted peanut oil
2tablespoontoasted sesame seedsplus more for topping
3teaspoonchili garlic sauce
1teaspoonsesame oil
1: 1-inchpiece of gingerpeeled
1clovesmall of garlic
Fresh scallionschopped, for topping
Instructions
In a large stockpot, bring water to boil then add spaghetti noodles and cook according to box. Drain well when done.
In a jar of a blender, combine water, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, peanut oil, sesame seeds, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Process until smooth.
After pasta is done cooking and drained, add to a large glass bowl. Pour the peanut sesame sauce over the noodles and toss to coat. The mixture/sauce will be very runny and it will look like you made way too much. Trust me, once you pop it in the fridge, the sauce sets up and it's perfect :)
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour - the longer, the better. I had mine in there for at least three. I love when it's super cold and the sauce is nice and thick.
Toss noodles again prior to serving. Top with fresh scallions and sesame seeds.