Leftover Linguine - Cold Sesame Noodles

If you have leftover pasta, this is a good way to reuse them and make a really tasty dish!

Leftover Linguine – Cold Sesame Noodles

By Ted Slee

Servings: 6-8

Prep: 15 mins

Noodles:

½ pound cooked linguine cold

3 tbsp sesame oil

Sauce:

2 tbsp sesame oil

3 tbsp vegetable oil

3 green onion (scallions) halved and sliced

1 inch of ginger minced

1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar

2 tsp hot sauce

3 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp brown sugar

½ cup smooth peanut butter

Garnish:

2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

4 tbsp cilantro chopped

Prep:

Toss the cold noodles with sesame oil and set aside

Add oils to medium sauce pan on medium heat.  Add green onion, ginger, vinegar, garlic, hot sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar.  Stir until sugar melts and mixture is fragrant.

Add peanut butter and water until blended smooth.  Cook for a minute then remove from heat.  Mix with noodles and toss till well mixed Add cilantro and sesame seeds as garnish.