Ingredients

• 10 oz (300 g) noodles (udon/lo mein/spaghetti)
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) sesame oil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey or sugar
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups mixed veg (carrot, pepper, broccoli)
• Sesame seeds, scallions

Steps

1. Cook noodles; rinse briefly.
2. Stir-fry veg in a little oil until crisp-tender. Whisk sesame oil, soy, vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic.
3. Toss noodles with veg and sauce; garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Pairings

• Wine: Dry Riesling – lime-like acidity for soy and sesame; Pinot Gris – round and slightly aromatic
• Beer: Pilsner – crisp against sesame and soy; Japanese-style Lager – clean and dry