Cold Oriental Noodles With Peanut Sauce

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   1. Cook 1lb spaghetti, al dente (rinse under cold water)

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   2. Mix spaghetti with 2tbsp seasame oil (best to do with your hands so each noodle is coated)

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   3. In a bowl, mix together:

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   a. 2 more tbsp seasame oil

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   b. 1/2 cup natural-style peanut butter (I like the crunchy kind but creamy is OK too)

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   c. 1/3 cup tamari soy sauce

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   d. 3 tbsp Chinese rice wine

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   e. 1 tbsp water

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   f. 1 and 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar

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    g. 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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    h. 1 tbsp light brown sugar

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    i. 1 tsp fresh minced ginger (I usually put in more)

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    j. 3 garlic cloves, minced

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    k. 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to your taste)

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    4. Dump spaghetti in with the peanut sauce (mix around with some tongs)

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    5. Add sliced vegetables (we usually put in cucumbers, red pepper, and scallions). Carrots might also be good.

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