Steve Wertz wrote:
> I just perfected this recipe - Took me about 3 tries. Forgive the
> use of lingune, but they actually work better than chow mein/lo mein
> noodles.
>
> Sesame Peanut Noodles Recipe By Steve Wertz - March 12th, 2007
> Copyright (C) 2007 http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> Yield: 6-8 servings
> Nutritional Info: Not too bad for you
> Allergy Sufferers: Consult with *your* lawyer, not mine
>
> Noodles:
> 1 lb package Linguine
>
> Sauce:
> 3/4 cup Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, but not extra crunchy)
> 2/3 cup Chicken stock or (Chicken base is OK, don't use bouillon)
> 1/4 cup White or Red Rice vinegar (but not black)
> 2 Cloves Garlic
> 2 TS White or palm sugar
> 1 TB Light soy sauce (preferably Kim-Lan or Pearl River)
> 2-3 ts Grated ginger
> 2-3 ts Dark/toasted sesame oil
> 1-3 ts Huy Fong Sriracha or Huy Fong garlic chili paste
>
> Garnish:
> 2 TB Sesame seeds (toasted fresh in a pan - DO NOT burn)
> 4 stalks Scallions - sliced thinly, parts of green OK.
> Juiliened Diakon (optional)
> Chopped Cilantro (optional)
>
> While linguine is cooking, combine next 9 ingredients and bring to a
> slow simmer over low heat stirring often until peanut butter
> incorporates and sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
>
> Drain linguine, add sauce and stir thoroughly. Toasted sesame
> seeds, sliced green onions, daikon, and cilantro may be incorporated
> into the mixture, or used on top for presentation.
>
> Best after 1 day, and served at room temp or warmed. You can also
> use cashew butter in lieu of peanut butter. Do not use tahini.
>
>
>
> -sw

This is kind of like mine except in where to add the sesame flavor. I
toast about 1/4 cup sesame seeds and whir all but 1 tablespoon of them
into the sauce (blender mixed before cooking) and I don't put in the
sesame oil in the cooked sauce. Then when I go to dress the noodles and
serve, that's when I add the tablespoon of leftover seeds and the fresh
unheated 2 tsp. sesame oil. I find then that the sesame flavor is more
pronounced and not at all bitter or degraded. Oh, and some matchsticks
of cucumber and some chicken shreds would be nice tossed in there, too.

Melondy