Cold Peanut Noodles

Name: Cold Peanut Noodles
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic, minced; 1 piece (2 inches) ginger, peeled and minced; 3 Tbsp. water; 1⁄3 cup smooth peanut butter; 3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce; 1⁄3 cup strong brewed tea; 1 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil; 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1⁄2 tsp. five-spice powder; 1⁄2 tsp. chili oil; 1 lb. chow mein noodles; 6 green onions, thinly sliced

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The sauce is very highly seasoned because the noodles are so bland. You can make this dish ahead of time; add more soy sauce and tea if needed to moisten.

Serves: 6Hands-on: 5 minutesTotal: 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 6

Ingredients

10 cloves garlic, minced
1 piece (2 inches) ginger, peeled and minced
3 Tbsp. water
1⁄3 cup smooth peanut butter
3 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1⁄3 cup strong brewed tea
1 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
1⁄2 tsp. five-spice powder
1⁄2 tsp. chili oil
1 lb. chow mein noodles
6 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine garlic, ginger root, and water in a food processor. Add tahini, soy sauce, tea, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, five-spice powder, and chili oil and process to blend.
Step 2
Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Drain and place in large bowl; immediately pour garlic mixture over and toss to coat. Sprinkle with green onions and serve immediately, or cover and chill to blend flavors.