PEANUT SESAME NOODLES Serves 6 s a side-dish or 4 as a main-course. 1/2 c crunchy peanut butter, or smooth and 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed. 1/3 c soy sauce 1/4 c warm water 2 tbs chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tbs rice wine 2 tbs roasted sesame oil 2 tbs sugar 1 tsp dried hot red pepper flakes 1 lb linguine, spaghetti, chinese egg noodles or pad thai noodles 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips 3 carrots, matchsticked 1 block tofu, cut into 1/2" cubes, optionally lightly fried Puree first ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl. Cook pasta in salted water until tender. Drain and rinse well under cold water. Add pasta, scallions, bell peppers, and tofu to dressing, tossing to combine, and serve immediately.