Enjoy sesame noodles just like at your favorite Chinese restaurant! This sauce is great when used with buckwheat noodles or linguine, fresh scallions and a little sesame oil.

Makes 4-6 main dish servings, 8-10 servings as a side dish

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/4-1-2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, chopped fine
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar

1. In a medium pan, saute sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and garlic carefully in peanut oil until light golden brown.
2. Stir in peanut butter until dissolved. Remove pan from heat. Stir in broth, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until well blended.
3. Pour into a container with a lid and refrigerate for two hours or until chilled.

To make sesame noodles:

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well and place in large serving bowl.
2. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of sesame oil. Let cool.
3. To serve, pour sauce over cold noodles. Garnish with 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions.