Take it from the pros at the Food Network – this dish is fabulous to serve with your next Asian-inspired meal.
12 oz. angel hair pasta 3 Tbs. dark sesame oil 2 Tbs. peanut oil 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. red chili paste, such as sambal 1 lime, juiced 2 Tbs. brown sugar 1/2 C. creamy peanut butter 3 Tbs. rice vinegar 3 Tbs. soy sauce 6 Tbs. hot water 1 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds 2 green onions, thinly sliced on the diagonal Fresh chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
Cook the noodles in large pot of boiling unsalted water over medium heat until barely tender and still firm. Drain immediately and rinse with cold water until cold. Drain the noodles really well and transfer to a wide bowl; toss with the sesame oil so they don't stick together. Chill. In a blender combine the peanut oil, ginger, garlic, chili paste, lime juice, brown sugar, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, and hot water. Blend. Toss the noodles with the peanut sauce until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled; garnish with the sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro.Yield: 4 servingsFrom: Tyler Florence, Episode#: BW2D24, Television Food Network