COLD SPICY NOODLES

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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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.