Ingredients
1½ pounds Chinese egg noodles
Salt
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1/3 cup Chinese sesame paste or Tahini if not available
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
About 2/3 cup just-boiling water
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1 inch ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sambal oelek or Sriracha sauce, for spicy noodles
To serve: finely chopped scallions, whites and greens; seedless cucumber, chopped; toasted sesame seeds; chopped dry roasted peanuts; cilantro leaves
Preparation
Bring 6 quarts water to boil, salt water, and cook noodles to package directions. Drain and cold shock the noodles, then dress lightly with peanut oil.
In a large bowl, combine sesame paste and peanut butter and thin mixture with hot water using a whisk, then stir in soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, and hot sauce, if using. Toss the noodles with sauce to coat evenly, then top with garnishes and serve.
