1 lb. Chinese noodles or spaghetti
4 tbsp. peanut (or vegetable) oil
6 tbsp. rice (or white) vinegar
6 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. sesame oil
3 tsp. minced fresh ginger
2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
1 carrot, cut into 1 inch match sticks
Sesame seeds

If using fresh Chinese noodles, place noodles in boiling salted water and boil 5 to 7 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cool water. Set aside to drain.

Mix oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and cilantro together in a bowl. Add the noodles and carrot and toss well.

This can be served cold or room temperature. Garnish each serving with sesame seeds. Scallions or pea pods also make a nice addition.