Spicy Garlic Noodles

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 bundles "ribbon" or wide, flat Chinese noodles

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp. soy sauce

• 3 tbsp. black vinegar

• 1 1/2 tbsp. chili oil

• 1 tbsp. sesame seeds

• 1 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes

• 5 tbsp. oil

• 1 tsp. schezuapn peppercorns

• 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In a bowl, whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, black vinegar, chili oil, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes.

• Bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove and cook the noodles as directed on the package.

• Heat the oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add in the peppercorns and turn heat down to medium. Then pour the sauce mixture in and cook for about a minute, stirring.

• Toss the noodles in the spicy garlic oil, top with cucumber, and enjoy!