Chinese Sesame Noodles
  	  		
  	  	
  	  	  		
  			In college, all my friends would order this dish from our local takeout place on campus.  I thought I could improve the flavors and make it cheaper.  Eventually, this recipe for Chinese Sesame Noodles became a frequently requested dish by my roommates and friends.  What I love most about this dish is that you can add any vegetable or protein you want to the noodles and peanut dressing.    		
  	  	Recipe Ingredients:
  	
  		  			- For peanut dressing
 
  		  			- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
 
  		  			- 1 cup hot water (not boiling)
 
  		  			- 1/3 cup lime juice
 
  		  			- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 
  		  			- 3 tablespoons honey (you may need to add more)
 
  		  			- 1 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
 
  		  			- For noodles
 
  		  			- 3/4 lb dried spaghetti
 
  		  			- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8-inch-thick strips
 
  		  			- 1/2 bunch of asparagus, blanched
 
  		  			- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (leftovers work great)
 
  		  			- 1 1/2 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
 
  		  			- Crushed peanuts, for garnish
 
  		  	
  	Recipe Steps:
  	
  		  			- Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes.
 
  		  			- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain in a colander, then rinse well under cold water.
 
  		  			- Toss pasta, chicken, asparagus, bell peppers in dressing, until thoroughly combined. Drizzle sesame oil over the noodles.  Garnish with crushed peanuts and serve immediately.
 
  		  			- If you want to add some spice to the dish, add one tablespoon of Sriracha hot sauce to the peanut dressing.
 
  		  	
  	
  		Serving Size: 4
  		Preparation Time: 30 minutes  	
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