1/4 pound fresh or steamed Chinese noodles

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/4 cup scallions, sliced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Bring a large saucepan with 3 to 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add the fresh noodles. Bring back to a boil. Drain noodles leaving about 2 tablespoons water in the saucepan. For dried noodles, cook for 3 to 4 minutes before draining. Return noodles to saucepan with the reserved water. Add sesame oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss well. Place on two plates and sprinkle with scallions.

Yield 2 servings.