Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter, plus
• 2 teaspoons chunky peanut butter
• 5 tablespoons oil, heated with
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper
• 3 -4 tablespoons minced green onions
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 -2 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed szechuan peppercorns
• 1 lb chinese noodles (can substitute fresh spaghetti or linguine)
• 1 bunch spinach or 1 bunch watercress, parboiled and drained

Recipe

• 1 combine first 8 ingredients in small bowl, add water if thinner consistency is desired.
• 2 cook noodles in boiling water until tender but still firm, checking frequently to avoid overcooking.
• 3 drain and transfer to serving bowl.
• 4 add spinach/watercress and sauce; toss lightly and serve.