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This is one of my very favorites. I also add a c or so julienned carrots in the last 30 seconds of the pasta cook time:

Cold Sesame Noodles

1/2 pound whole wheat angel hair pasta
1/4 c sesame oil
1 -inch piece fresh ginger peeled and crushed with the side of a knife
2 garlic cloves crushed with the side of a knife
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons water room temperature
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
2 green onions thinly sliced on the diagonal

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and stir to keep them from sticking together. Cook until barely tender and still firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold running water to cool. Drain the noodles really well, transfer to a wide serving bowl, and toss immediately with a drizzle sesame oil so they don't stick together.

Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan, heat 1/4 cup sesame oil over medium-low heat. Add the ginger, garlic. Cook, stirring for a minute, until the vegetables are soft and fragrant. Place into a blender along with the peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, hot water, cayenne.. Puree and refrigerate until cold.

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet and toss with noodles