8ouncesnoodlesrice noodles, Asian noodles, or regular pasta noodles
1tablespoonplus 1 teaspoon sesame oildivided
4tablespoonssoy sauce
1tablespoonsmooth peanut butter
1tablespoonrice vinegarregular or seasoned
1tablespoonchili garlic sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro leavesoptional
Toasted sesame seedsoptional
Instructions
Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the remaining sesame oil, soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce. Add the sauce to the cooked noodles and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Transfer the noodles to a serving bowl (or individual dishes) and top with cilantro and sesame seeds (if using).