1 lb noodles, lo mein
1/4 cup sesame oil
1/2 cup tamari
4 scallion, chopped fine
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 dash tabasco
2 tbsp tahini
Directions
Cook noodles and let cool. Heat oil and toss in noodles. Add tahini
and toss well. Let cool. Combine with rest of ingredients.
Refrigerate and serve cold.
The Great Garlic Cookbook
Friedlander & Cato
per Dan Kidorf
Servings: 4 servings
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