Sesame Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dried noodles
• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2-1/2 T. tamari
• 1 T. sesame oil
• pinch cayenne pepper
• pinch mild chili powder
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup peeled julienned cucumbers
• 1/2 cup roasted sesame seeds

Directions:

In a large saucepan, cook the noodles in the boiling water until tender but still firm. Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside and let cool. Combine the next eight ingredients and blend together well. In a large bowl, combine the reserved noodles, peanut butter sauce, cucumbers, and seeds and gently mix together. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve the next day.