Cold Sesame Noodles with Creamy Garlic Sauce - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1 pound noodles such as ramen, soba, or spaghetti
• 3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons water to adjust consistency
• 1 cucumber thinly sliced
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds optional