Recipe Ingredients:

– select thin noodles of your choice

– sliced cucumbers

– fresh basil leaves

– shaved Napa Cabbage

– toasted peanuts

– Sesame Noodle Dressing*

Sesame Noodle Dressing Ingredients:

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– 3/4 cup sesame paste

– 1/4 cup sesame oil

– 1 tbsp diced garlic

– 1 tbsp diced ginger

– 3/4 cup datu

– 1/4 cup black vinegar

– 4 tbsp granulated sugar

– 3/4 cup water

– 1 cup soy sauce

Dressing Preparation:

Toss all dressing ingredients into a blender and process until homogenous. Emulsify the mixture with a neutral oil (such as canola oil) until a smooth dressing-like consistency is reached. Season to tase with salt.

Noodle Preparation:

Toss dressing with cooked thin noodles, sliced cucumbers, shaved napa cabbage, and peanuts.