10 ounces penne, ziti
or other short tubular pasta
1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and grated
4 green onions, chopped (all of the white part and some of the
green)
1/2 cup peanut sauce
1 tablespoon ginger flavored soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Chopped fresh cilantro
Chopped roasted peanuts
Cook noodles according
to package directions, drain and place in large bowl; let cool
slightly.
Meanwhile, in small bowl,
stir together peanut sauce, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar, stirring
to dissolve sugar. Add cucumber, carrots and green onions to
pasta; toss dressing with noodle mixture.
Serve, or chill up to
4 hours. Stir again before serving. Garnish with cilantro and
peanuts.
