Black Sesame Cold Noodles

We had the Zoritys over for dinner last night so I broke out the tub of Black Sesame Spread I bought from Costco in Taipei and made Black Sesame Cold Noodles with toppings for a refreshing summer dinner. Everyone had seconds, even Zwan the 1.5 year old. You know it's good when the kids keep eating it since they don't lie...yet.

Source: Costco in Taipei

From 12 o'clock: scallions, seaweed, red bell peppers, chicken, egg crepe and cucumbers

Black Sesame Noodles adapted from a Food Network Recipe

Recipe: Black Sesame Noodles (serves 6-8)

Noodles - blend the following ingredients into a sauce:

• 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
• 2-3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 inch grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup black sesame paste (or use 1/2 cup peanut butter)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4-3/5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup water

Boil 1 pound Angel Hair Pasta or Spaghetti

Drain pasta, mix with black sesame sauce and cool. You can eat it warm, hot or cold so it's really up to you.

Toppings:

• Chicken
• Egg Crepe
• Cucumbers
• Seaweed
• Bell Peppers
• Scallions
• really anything you want