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Spicy Vegetarian Peanut Noodle Salad
Copyright, 2000, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved
Show:  East Meets West With Ming Tsai
Episode:  Cooking Creatively Out Of Your Basic Pantry
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/3 cup rice or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon red chile flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon coarse ground coriander
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
1/2 cup canola oil
1 pound spaghetti, cooked and refreshed
1 English cucumber, halved and 1/8-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped roasted (salted) peanuts for garnish

In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, vinegar, chile, sugar, Dijon, coriander and soy until smooth. Whisk in the canola oil and check for seasoning. In a large bowl, toss dressing with the pasta, cucumbers, bell pepper and scallions. Check for seasoning.

PLATING: Serve in large serving bowl. Garnish with peanuts.

BEVERAGE: Sparkling water with fresh lime and lemon.

Wine suggestion: Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 1999

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Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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