COLD CHINESE NOODLES

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Provided by Kathy W

Categories Pasta

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

16 oz chinese-style noodles, cooked (in salted water) and drained
1-2 Tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
NOODLE DRESSING
6 Tbsp tamari
6 Tbsp dark sesame oil
2 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2-3 Tbsp sugar
1 -1 1/2 tsp chili oil, or to taste
1-2 tsp ginger, finely grated
salt to taste
SUGGESTED TOPPINGS
green onions, thin sliced
carrots, shredded
cucumbers, thin sliced
snow peas
radishes, thin sliced
toasted sesame seeds
peanuts, toasted and chopped
slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

1. Combine, in a 2 cup container, dressing ingredients and set side.
2. Place cooked noodles in a large bowl, add oil and toss using 2 forks. Add about 1/4 cup of dressing and toss to coat evenly. Allow to cool to room temp. Then add another 1/4 cup or so of dressing and toss. Let stand for 1 hour or longer.
3. Prepare toppings.
4. Just before serving, toss noodles again adding a little more dressing and/or salt if needed.
5. Serve with toppings on the side.