Asian Noodles With Chili Nut Sauce

Think outside the sandwich and spread peanut butter on apple slices for a delicious snack, put a dollop in yogurt or even stir into hot oatmeal. Peanut butter can also be the basis of sauces that can turn plain noodles or chicken into a delightfully exotic dish as in this recipe for Asian Noodles with Chili-Nut Sauce.

 

Asian Noodles With Chili Nut Sauce Ingredients :
·    3 tablespoons Smucker's®
·    Butter, Jif® Extra Crunchy or Simply Jif® Peanut Butter
·    1-2 tablespoons Chinese chili oil
·    1/4 cup rice vinegar
·    Natural Chunky Peanut
·    1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
·    1 (10 ounce) package Chinese
·    2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
·    wheat noodles or 1/2 pound

Package whole wheat spaghetti, cooked according to package.

Asian Noodles With Chili Nut Sauce Directions :
·    4 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
·    1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
·    Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
·    Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar and brown sugar in a large bowl
·    Stir to blend well. Toss drained noodles with chili-nut sauce, onions and peppers
·    Cool noodles to room temperature

To serve, place noodles on serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds. For a variation, add 2 cups chopped cooked chicken.