- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
These noodles are easy to make and customize, and ready in less than half an hour.
Ingredient:
- 3 medium carrots
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil (such as grapeseed oil or peanut oil)
- 1/4 cup zhi ma jiang (Chinese toasted sesame paste) or tahini
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
- 2 teaspoons grated garlic (from 4 medium garlic cloves)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 5 tablespoons spicy chile crisp, divided
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed
- 1 pound fresh lo mein noodles or uncooked spaghetti or fettuccine
- 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach (about 3 1/2 ounces)
- 3 medium scallions, thinly sliced on an angle (about 1/2 cup)
- Toasted sesame seeds