Sesame Peanut Noodles

Ingredients:

Peanut Sauce:

• 1 piece fresh peeled ginger
• 2 clove garlic
• ½ c. chunky peanut butter
• ¼ c. tahini
• ¼ c. natural rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 tbsp. hot chili oil
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• ⅓ cup warm water

Noodles:

• 450g noodles of choice
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 small seedless cucumber
• 2 cup lightly packed fresh coriander leaves
• 1 small red capsicum
• 4 sprigs spring onion
• 1 cup carrots (shredded)
• ½ cup chopped peanuts

Method:

Peanut sauce:

1. Mince ginger and garlic in a food processor.
2. Add peanut butter, tahini, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, hot chili oil, and sugar.
3. Process until combined; add water, process until smooth.

Noodles:

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Drain; rinse with cold water. Drain well. Toss spaghetti with sesame oil.
3. Add peanut sauce and toss to coat.
4. Add cucumber, coriander, capsicum, spring onion, and carrots; toss to combine.
5. Sprinkle with peanuts to serve.