Sesame Noodles
Prep 15 minutes
Cook about 15 minutes Make 6 main-dish servingsSalt
1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
1 cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 tablespoon grated, peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 bag (10 ounces) shredded carrots (about 3 ½ cups)
3 kirby cucumbers (about 4 ounces each), unpeeled and cut into matchstick-thin strips
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Green onion for garnish
1. Heat large saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta and cook as label directs.
2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix orange juice, vinegar, soy sauce, peanut butter, oil, ginger, sugar, and crushed red pepper until blended; set sauce aside.
3. Place carrots in colander; drain pasta mixture, cucumbers and sliced green onions with sauce in bowl. If you like, sprinkle pasta with sesame seeds. Garnish with green onion.
