Cold Sesame Noodles

Oh boy! I love this recipe! Inspired by Rachel Rays recipe with my own short cuts and option to make it a full meal-easy and fast. Don't be afraid to mess around with proportions. It's always good to modify recipes to your taste. I've listed suggestions for measurements but if you want less of a taste, go easy on that ingredient and add it slowly until it suits you.

One package of Soba noodles
crunchy peanut butter
sesame oil
sesame seeds
1/2 cup chopped green onion(scallion)
1 package of bean sprouts
shoyu, tamari, or soy sauce
chili sauce
chicken or tofu(optional)

1. Cook the Soba noodles according to the package instructions.
2. Put about 1/4 cup- 1/2 cup peanut butter in a microwavable bowl. Zap it for about 10-15 seconds. The PB will melt down a bit.
3. Combine about 1/4 cup of shoyu(tamari, or soy), 2 tablesopons of sesame oil, and a healthy squirt of chili sauce( I like the spice, not everyone does! If you don't want spice you can also add some rice wine vinegar(1 tbsp)). Stir the mixture and set aside.
4. Drain the noodles in a colander and run cold water over them to make them cold. Be careful as you are handling the noodles to not burn yourself, use a pasta spoon if you have it!
5. Put the noodles in a large bowl, add the sauce mixture, the green onions, bean sprouts, and sprinkle lots of sesame seeds on (1/4 cup or so-I like a lot).
6. You can add some cut up cooked chicken or tofu for a full meal, or use Cold Sesame Noodles as a side dish.