The Chef
Anita Lo of Annisa and Rickshaw Dumpling Bar

Servings
Serves 4

Ingredients
8 ounces dried lo mein noodles
1 large clove garlic, crushed to a paste
1/2 cup tahini paste
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil, preferably Loriva
1 teaspoon toasted dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili-pepper oil
1 packed cup julienned English cucumber
1/2 packed cup julienned carrot
1 packed cup bean sprouts
1/4 packed cup scallion, cut on the bias
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions
Cook the noodles in salted boiling water. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the noodles from sticking. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, tahini, soy, hoisin, and the oils, and dilute with 3 tablespoons water. Add the noodles, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and scallion, and toss together until coated with the dressing. Season with pepper and garnish with black ses