Ingredients:

3 T. Smucker’s Natural Chunky Peanut Butter
1/4 c. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 to 2 T. Chinese chili oil
1/4 c. rice vinegar
2 T. dark brown sugar
1 (10-oz.) package Chinese wheat noodles or 1/2 pound package whole wheat spaghetti, cooked according to package directions
4 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 c. chopped red bell pepper
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, rice vinegar and brown sugar in large bowl. Stir to blend well. Toss drained noodles with chili-nut sauce, onions and peppers. Cool noodles to room temperature. To serve, place noodles on serving platter, garnish with sesame seeds.

Note: Chinese chili oil and wheat noodles are available in your grocer’s Asian food aisle.

Variation: Add 2 cups chopped cooked chicken.

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This farm news was published in the June 7, 2006 issue of Farm World, serving Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee.