Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles

Ingredients

• ½ C Vegetable Stock
• 4 T Tamari or good Soy Sauce
• 3 T Peanut Butter
• 2 T Honey
• 1 ½ T Minced Fresh Ginger
• 4 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• 1 t Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
• 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
• ½ T Toased Sesame Oil (note this will either go in the sauce or tossed with the Udon- see in Steps, below)
• 1 Carrot, Julienned
• ½ Green Pepper, chopped into slices
• 1 C Broccoli Florettes
• 6 Mushrooms, sliced
• ½ T Vegetable Oil
• 8 oz Linguine, or your favorite pasta.
• 2 Sliced green onions, white and green, sliced on the bias, for garnish
• 2 t Toasted sesame seeds or gomasio, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Begin Cooking The Linguine According To: Begin cooking the Linguine according to package directions.
2. 2 Mix The Stock, Tamari, Peanut Butter: Mix the Stock, Tamari, Peanut Butter, Honey, Ginger, Red Pepper Flakes and Garlic in a sauce pan.
3. 3 Cook Over Medium Heat, Whisking Occasionally: Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until everything is blended and heated through.
4. 4 Heat The Oil In A Large: Heat the oil in a large pan on high heat until starting to smoke, then reduce heat to medium-high.
5. 5 Stir-Fry The Vegetables Until Lightly Singed: Stir-fry the vegetables until lightly singed and cooked.
6. 6 If The Linguine Is Still Cooking: If the Linguine is still cooking, add the Toasted Sesame Oil to the sauce.
7. 7 Otherwise Toss The Linguine With The: Otherwise toss the Linguine with the Sesame Oil to keep it from sticking.
8. 8 Mix The Cooked Linguine, Sauce, And: Mix the cooked Linguine, sauce, and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
9. 9 Serve Hot, Sprinkled With Sesame Seeds: Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds.