Better than New York Chinese take out!

3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1/2 cup (parve) chicken broth
1 lb (500 gm) linguine
chopped scallions
sliced cucumbers
sesame seeds (garnish)

In saucepan, mix first 8 ingredients together, stir until thick and smooth.
Cook linguine in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
Mix linguine and sauce mixture in bowl.
Serve cold or at room temperature with scallions, sliced cucumbers,
and sesame seeds as garnish.