Cold Spicy Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried or fresh thin egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons chile oil
• 1 tablespoon spicy bean paste
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions

Toppings:

• Thinly sliced peeled, seeded cucumber
• Chopped cilantro
• Cooked snow peas
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Small, cooked shrimp

Directions

Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, then drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water until cool. Toss in a large bowl with sesame oil. In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, chile oil, bean sauce, ginger, garlic, and sugar. Pour over noodles, add green onions, and toss well.

If taking on a picnic, transfer noodles to a container for transport. To assemble, put noodles in serving bowls and offer with desired toppings and chopsticks.