Quick Sesame Soy Noodles

Ingredients

• 200 g dried wheat noodles (e.g., ramen, lo mein, or spaghetti)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 1 cucumber
• 1 clove garlic(optional)
• 1 tsp fresh ginger(optional)
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions until chewy/tender, then drain and rinse briefly under cool water (for cold) or keep warm (for warm).

2. 2

   While noodles cook, whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, and vinegar in a large bowl. If using garlic and ginger, stir them into the sauce.

3. 3

   Toss hot or cooled noodles with the sauce until evenly coated. Add cucumber (thinly sliced or julienned) and toss again.

4. 4

   Serve immediately, topped with sesame seeds if using.