Sichuan Noodles

Ingredients

• 12 oz dried udon or lo mein noodles

• 5 tablespoons soy sauce

• 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

• 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1/4 neutral oil

• 5 teaspoons sesame seeds

• 1 1/4 teaspoons red pepper flakes

• 12 scallions, white and g reen parts thinly sliced, reserve separately

• 4 fried eggs to serve, optional

Steps

1. Boil noodes until al dente, drain and rinse

2. Whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil in largish bowl

3. In oil, cook esame seeds and pepper flakes until fragrent, 3-5 minutes

4. Off heat, add scallion whites then add to soy sauce mixture

5. Add cooked noodles, scallion greens and toss