Thai Sesame Noodles

Something about peanut butter, lime juice & soy sauce is always a hit for me.  Whether it's on chicken, pork, or pasta, I haven't met a thai dish yet that I haven't loved.  This is a fun side dish that can be served warm or cold.

INGREDIENTS


12 ounces rice noodles, cooked according to directions (or thin spaghetti like angel hair)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
2 teaspoons peanut butter
 2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tsp sesame seeds
3 green onions, thinly sliced


DIRECTIONS


Cook rice noodles according to directions.  Drain and rinse.

In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, canola oil, red pepper flakes and peanut butter. Whisk to combine.  Pour sauce over warm noodles and toss to coat. Add sesame seeds and green onions,  toss to combine. Refrigerate and let flavors meld for at least 1 hour before enjoying. 

VERDICT

Soo yummy!  I don't mind eating it cold as a pasta salad or warm as a side dish.  The flavors are great and I love the texture of the rice noodles.  This would be even better with thinly sliced peppers or other veggies too!