Peanut Sesame Noodles With Tofu Mariname

• 16 oz. package linguine
• 1/2 cup salted peanuts
• 2 green onions
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup salad oil (peanut, canola or safflower)
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (cayenne or habanero)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Shredded carrots (about a cup)
• optional: other veggies, ie. bean sprouts
• “A Taste of Thai” garlic chili pepper sauce (optional)

Marinade for Tofu

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 2 large garlic cloves, sliced into ovals
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 1 green onion, white part and half the green, chopped
• Several sprigs fresh cilantro
• 1/2 a small dried red chili, minced (optional)