Better Than Takeout Sesame Noodles

Better Than Takeout Sesame Noodles - as seen in Parade Oct 18, 2009 (page 19)

For the sauce:

• 6 Tbsp peanut butter
• 5 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp warm water
• 1 Tbsp Asian sesame oil
• 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup chopped ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Other ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. thin spaghetti
• 1 Tbsp Asian sesame oil
• 1/2 lb. cooked and finely shredded chicken
• 1/4 English cucumber, peeled and cut in slivers
• 1/2 red pepper, diced
• 10 snow peas, thinly sliced across
• 3/4 cup bean sprouts

1. Put all the ingredients for the sauce into a blender of mini food processor, and whir until smooth.
2. Cook the spaghetti following package directions. Drain, rinse, and toss with the sesame oil and chicken. Add the sauce and mix until evenly combined.
3. Top with the crunchy vegetables and serve immediately.