Eat for Eight Bucks: Cold Noodles

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ramen, soba, or egg noodles
  • 1/4-1/2 cup each of at least 3 or 4 of the following toppings:
  • Carrots, julienned and blanched for 30 seconds
  • Corn kernels, fresh (blanched for 1 minute) or canned
  • Mung bean sprouts, blanched for 1 minute
  • Cucumbers, de-seeded and julienned
  • Plain omelet, sliced in strips
  • Extra-firm tofu, in 1/2-inch cubes
  • Ham, sliced in strips
  • Cooked chicken, shredded
  • Sesame dressing (recipe follows)
  • Sesame seeds or crushed peanuts (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter or tahini
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice, wine or cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dark (Asian) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced (optional)
  • Chili powder or hot sauce (optional, to taste)

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