Cold Sesame Noodles with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 2  carrots grated
• 2  cucumbers peeled seeded cut into matchsticks
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 2 teaspoons ginger fresh chopped
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar light packed
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 
• 20 servings salt 
• 3  scallions light white green finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed 
• 0.3 cup smooth peanut butter 
• 3 tablespoons soya sauce 
• 8 ounces pasta like spaghetti whole-wheat

Equipment

• bowl
• pot
• blender

Directions

1. Puree peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar and brown sugar in a blender until smooth. With blender running, pour in 1/4 cup hot water and blend until smooth.
2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook noodles until just tender, about 9 minutes.
3. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
4. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with sesame oil.
5. Toss scallions, cucumbers, carrots and sauce in bowl with noodles.
6. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.