Spicy Peanut Sesame Noodles

I needed a quick meal the other night after flying in from DC but did not have much in the line of fresh produce in my fridge. However, a quick survey of what I did have resulted in the below meal. Not the lowest-fat meal, but quick and easy and extremely satisfying.

• 8 ounces asian noodles (such as udon or rice noodles)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

1.     Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.

2.     Meanwhile, heat oil in a small pot. Add ginger; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until melted and remove from heat.

3.     Toss noodles with sauce, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve.