Ingredients

• 1/2 pound thin noodles, such as linguine, cooked until just tender, rinsed under cold water, drained, and tossed with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 5 carrots, peeled and grated
• 2 English (seedless) cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, shredded, and squeezed dry
• 2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
• 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into thin strings (about 1 cup)
• 2 cups sliced cooked chicken (cut into thin strips)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced scallion greens
• Chinese Peanut Dressing

Directions

Chinese Peanut Dressing:

• One 1/2-inch-thick slice fresh ginger, peeled and sliced in half
• 8 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 teaspoon hot chile paste, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, or more if necessary
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 1/2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 5 tablespoons Chinese Chicken Broth or water, or more if necessary