Cold Peanut-Sesame Noodles (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
kosher salt |
12 ounces flat chinese egg noodles |
3/4 cup strong brewed green tea |
1/3 cup natural peanut butter |
1/4 cup soy sauce |
1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned) |
3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar |
1/4 cup roasted peanut oil |
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more for topping |
1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce |
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil |
1 1 -inch piece ginger, peeled |
1 small clove garlic |
2 carrots, finely grated |
chopped fresh cilantro and peanuts, for topping |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook as the label directs, then drain.
2. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine the green tea, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and peanut oil in a blender. Add the sesame seeds, chili-garlic sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; process until smooth.
3. Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce and carrots in a large bowl. Chill about 1 hour. Top with cilantro, peanuts and more sesame seeds.
4. Photograph by Con Poulos
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