Spicy Thai Noodles

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter

2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

3 tablespoons sesame oil

12 drops hot chili oil, or more to taste

1 pound thin spaghetti or other thin pasta

1/2 cup olive oil

8 green onions, washed trimmed, cut diagonally into ½ inch pieces

cup chopped cilantro

4 tablespoons peanuts, chopped or whole

Preparation

Whisk peanut butter, lemon juice and soy sauce until smooth. Blend in red pepper flakes, sesame oil and chili oil; set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain thoroughly; toss with olive oil. Let it come to room temperature, tossing frequently. Pour peanut mixture over the noodles; toss to coat. Add green onions and cilantro leaves; toss. Garnish with sprigs of cilantro and peanuts. Makes 6-8 servings.