Spicy Thai Noodles

This one is great either on its own or as a side dish. It would go well with my Teriyaki Chicken or Jennie Call's Sweet & Sour Chicken. Yuh-hum!

Spicy Thai Noodles

1 lb. spaghetti or fettuccine noodles, uncooked

1 bunch baby spinach (or regular spinach cut in half)

1 bunch green onion, chopped in 1-inch pieces

1 lb. cooked chicken or tofu (optional for main dish)

*chopped cilantro, optional

Cook noodles according to package directions. Combine sauce ingredients (see below). Pour sauce over cooked noodles; add spinach, onion and chicken. Mix well, top with cilantro (if desired) and serve immediately. 

Sauce:  

1/2 C sugar

3/4 C soy sauce

1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

2 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

1/8 tsp. allspice

1/4 C rice vinegar

1/2 C olive oil

3 Tbsp peanut oil

1/2 C crushed peanuts