Chilled Spicy Peanut Noodles | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 pound soba noodles, Chinese-style egg noodles, or thick spaghetti
• 1-1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• One 1-inch piece ginger, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons hot chili oil
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup brewed black tea, cooled
• 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (2-1/2 ounces) coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
• 1 tablespoon (1/4 ounce) black sesame seeds (optional)