15-Minute Sesame Soy Noodles

Ingredients

• 200 g Noodles (lo mein or spaghetti)
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Honey or brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger
• 2 stalks Scallions
• 1/2 medium Cucumber
• 1 tbsp Sesame seeds(optional)
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package directions until just tender; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey (or sugar), grated ginger, and minced garlic.

3. 3

   Slice scallions and cut cucumber into thin matchsticks; toss cucumber and half the scallions into a bowl.

4. 4

   Add hot noodles to the dressing and toss until evenly coated. If needed, add 1–2 tbsp of noodle cooking water to loosen.

5. 5

   Serve topped with the cucumber crunch and remaining scallions; finish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if using.