Cold Sesame Noodles with Chicken and Cucumbers

By LaLaCooks

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked dried udon noodles
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or chile paste with garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon bottled ground fresh ginger
• 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
• 2 medium cucumbers, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 6 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 3 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook noodles according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain.

2. Combine rice vinegar and the next 5 ingredients (through ginger) in a large bowl, and stir with a whisk. Add noodles, chicken, and cucumbers to bowl; toss gently to coat. Top with green onions and peanuts.

Wine note: Floral, zippy white wines from Argentina, like the 2007 Alamos Torrontes ($10), pair incredibly well with Asian-inspired dishes. -Gary Vaynerchuck