Carol Michels's Recipe

Spicy Peanut Lo Mein

Category: Recipes

This fast and easy, cold salad is the perfect side dish on a summery day.

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup soy sauce
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cilantro (coriander) leaves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon saki (rice wine)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons hot bean sauce
16 ounces lo mein noodles

Combine all ingredients (except noodles) thoroughly.

Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions, being careful not to overcook. Immediately drain and rinse in cold water.

Gently toss the sauce and the noodles together.

Serve chilled. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top to serve, either in the serving platter, or on individual portions.

Substitutions:
Use vermicelli instead of lo mein noodles.
Use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky.
Increase hot bean sauce to 2 tablespoons for a spicier salad.