1 boneless, skinless whole chicken breast, poached, cooled & cut in strips
5 oz. sliced baked ham, cut in thin strips
1 bunch scallions, cut in 2 inch pieces, then into julienne strips (this is tedious, but looks nice)
1/2 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
1 lb. cappellini (or angel hair pasta), cooked, drained & rinsed in cold water
3/4 c. vegetable oil
2 1/2 tbsp. Oriental sesame oil
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
2 tsp. ground coriander
3/4 c. soy sauce
1 tsp. Oriental hot chili oil

1. Combine pasta, chicken, ham, walnuts and scallions in a large bowl, mixing well with very clean hands.

2. Heat vegetable oil, sesame oil and sesame seeds in a small saucepan just until seeds begin to brown. Remove from heat.

3. Stand back - this sizzles - and add soy sauce and coriander. Stir, then add chili oil. Pour while hot over noodles and toss to coat. Again, hands work best to mix with.

4. Chill thoroughly before serving. Serves 6 to 8 very generously, 8 to 10 more moderate portions.