Sesame Noodles | WQDR-AM

Ingredients

• 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