Shiitake Peanut Noodles Tom Douglas Recipes

Steps:

• Make the peanut dressing: add peanut butter to a bowl; using a whisk, add the rest of the dressing ingredients in the order given, whisking well after each addition and seasoning with salt to taste; set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook the noodles, stirring occasionally, until soft, 4-5 minutes.
• Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water; drain well.
• Toss the noodles with 1 tablespoon oil to prevent them from sticking together and chill.
• Preheat oven to 450°; add mushrooms to a bowl, toss with the remaining ¼ cup oil, and season with salt to taste.
• Spread the mushrooms in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the oven until the mushrooms are cooked through and the edges are crisp and golden, about 25 minutes; remove from oven and set aside.
• When you are ready to serve, place the cooked and chilled noodles in a big bowl; toss with the peanut dressing; mound the dressed noodles on a large platter.
• Scatter the bean sprouts over the noodles.
• Remove the shiitakes, either warm or room temperature, from the baking sheet (use a spatula if they stick to the pan) and arrange them over the noodles.
• Garnish with peanuts and cilantro.