For the sesame dressing

3/4 cups sesame seeds plus 1 tablespoon
7 tablespoons peanut oil
3 medium or 2 large shallots
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon hot chile paste
3/4 to 1 cups water (or less)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

For the noodles:

12 ounces fresh Chinese egg noodles (sometimes called wonton noodles) or other long thin noodles of your choice
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 cup blanched snow peas, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup daikon radish, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 cup scallions, thinly sliced