Recipe: Spicy Sesame Noodles with Broccoli (served cold)

SPICY SESAME NOODLES

1 pound dry soba noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce or to taste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped scallions (white and green parts)
1/2 cup shredded carrots
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Dry-roasted peanuts, optional garnish

Cook the noodles according to package directions, adding the broccoli for the last 30 seconds. Drain and rinse under cold water and drain again.

Transfer the noodles and broccoli to a large bowl. Add the peanut oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat. Stir in the scallions and carrots and season to taste with salt and pepper.

If desired, top with dry-roasted peanuts before serving.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Picnics by Robin Miller