Garlic Sesame Noodle Salad

Add water into a saucepan. Bring it to a rolling boil. Add the uncooked noodles to the saucepan. Cook for 8 minutes and stir occasionally (or follow the package instructions if they are different).

While the noodles are cooking, place the minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds and 2 teaspoons of green onion into a heatproof container or bowl. Heat a sauté pan over high heat until smoky hot. Add oil and heat for 10-30 seconds until the oil is hot. Remove the pan from heat and carefully pour the oil onto the minced garlic mixture. Set aside.

When they are done, rinse the noodles with cold water in a colander and drain well. Place the noodles in a mixing bowl. Add the garlic-oil mixture, salt, soy sauce, and vinegar. Gently toss.

Garnish with the rest of the sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Note: If the rice noodles are cooked in advance, slightly warm them up in the microwave before adding the other ingredients.