Recipe: Spicy Peanut Lo Mein Salad

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From: Sara,.MN

Spicy Peanut Lo Mein Salad

1/2 cup peanut butter; chunky
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp sake
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp hot bean sauce
5 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh garlic; minced
3 tbsp cilantro (coriander) leaves; minced
16 oz 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.

Variations:

- Use vermicelli instead of lo mein noodles.
- Use creamy peanut butter instead of chunky.
- Use 1 tablespoon dried cilantro if fresh is unavailable.
- Increase hot bean sauce to 2 tablespoons for a spicier salad.