Cold Nutty Asian Noodles

Try a different-flavored pasta tossed with vegetables for a healthy dish.

Serves 6 to 8  Cooking Time 30 to 45 minutes

For the dressing
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup water
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons rice vinegar

500 grams linguine
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced julienne
3 cups fresh togue (mung bean sprouts), cleaned
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced julienne
3/4 cup chopped toasted peanuts
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1  Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a medium bowl. You can make the dressing in advance and keep it in the refrigerator.

2  In a large pot of boiling water, cook the noodles until al dente, following package instructions. Drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water until completely cool.

3  Toss the noodles with the sauce, sliced vegetables, and 1/2 cup of the chopped peanuts. Garnish with the remaining nuts, chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Healthy tip If you want to get a protein boost, add sliced chicken meat, shrimp or tofu to make the dish a more complete meal.

Photography by Ocs Alvarez |  Food Styling by Melanie Jimenez |  Prop Styling by Gwyn Guanzon

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