Chilled Lo Mein Noodles with Szechuan Peppercorns

Ingredients

• 6 ounces lo mein noodles , such as Simply Asia
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons Chinese black rice vinegar or rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded if desired
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns , crushed
• 0.25 cups dry-roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water until cool. Drain well. Use kitchen shears to cut noodles into smaller pieces.

2. 2

   For vinaigrette, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, jalapeño, garlic, and peppercorns in a small bowl until sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   In a serving bowl, toss noodles with vinaigrette until well coated. Top with peanuts, green onions, and cilantro.