Xi'an-style Cold Noodles

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried Chinese wheat noodles
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chili oil
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar/li>
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts
• Sliced cucumbers, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
3. In a large bowl, mix the noodles with the sauce until well coated.
4. Serve cold, topped with green onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts, and sliced cucumbers.