Cold Peanut Noodles
September 25th 2006 by Leisa in recipes
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- 1 pound spaghetti
- 8 ounces snow peas
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cubed tofu
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 pound spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine pasta with 8 ounces snow peas, slivered lengthwise, and 1 red bell pepper, cut into long thin strips.
In a blender, purée 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, 2 garlic cloves, 1 jalapeño pepper (seeds removed, if desired), 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 1/3 cup warm water, 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour dressing over noodles, vegetables and tofu; toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Substitutions: This dish can be made with Japanese noodles,such as udon or soba, or Chinese rice noodles.Cook according to package instructions.   Â
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