Cold Sesame Noodles

Ingredients

1/2 lb egg noodles
1/2 lb chicken breast
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp sesame paste
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp hot oil
1 tsp chili paste with garlic
2 chopped green onions
1 tsp finely minced ginger
1 tsp finely minced garlic
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tsp sherry

Preparation:

Put the peanut butter into a mixing bowl and gradually add the sesame oil and hot oil until well blended. Next add the sesame paste, stir until blended, then add the other ingredients in turn. (Add the broth slowly, stirring to mix each addition thoroughly.)

Cooking Procedures:

Boil the noodles until al dente. Rinse the noodles with cold water and drain. Place in a deep serving bowl.

Cook the chicken breast until done (simmer in hot water or microwave). Chop into small pieces.

Put the chopped chicken on top of the noodles, pour on some of the sauce, mix thoroughly, then add the rest of the sauce and mix.

Tips:

You can vary the ratio of sesame paste and peanut butter.

This dish responds well to adding much more chili paste, if you're so inclined.

Attribution:

This is a combination of recipes found in The Gourmet Chinese Regional Cookbook, by Calvin B. T. Lee and Audrey Evans Lee; and Dim Sum, by Rhoda Yee.