Cold Sesame Noodles

An Asian inspired cold dish, with flavours of toasted sesame seeds, peanut butter, soy sauce and ginger.

Instructions

1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until golden & fragrant, stirring for about 10 minutes
2. Set aside 1-tbsp of the sesame seeds
3. In a blender, puree the remaining 4-tbsp sesame seeds with the soy sauce, peanut butter, vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic and Tabasco until smooth, about 30 seconds
4. With the machine running, pour in the hot water 1-tbsp at a time until the sauce has a consistency of heavy cream (may not need all the water)
5. Cook the noodles according to package directions
6. Drain & rinse the noodles under cold water until cool
7. Shake out the excess water and transfer to a large bowl
8. Add the scallions, carrot, red pepper and sesame sauce
9. Toss to combine
10. Sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds