Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

A salad like this would be made in Japan with Udon (buckwheat) noodles or in China with thick fresh egg noodles—certainly use these noodles if available, preparing them according to package directions. Spaghettini, sometimes called thin spaghetti on the package, makes a good substitute. But remember, before adding the cooked spaghettini to the dressing, rinse the noodles under cold running water and then drain well.