Mason Jar Cold Noodles (Meal Prep!)

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

5 ounces dried thin spaghetti noodles

4 ounces protein (such as ground pork, chicken, turkey, or beef; or cooked shredded chicken, etc.) )

neutral oil

sauce of choice (see below)

1 cup raw or cooked vegetables and herbs of choice

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon rice vinegar (Shanghai rice vinegar, or Chinese black vinegar)

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 clove minced garlic

1/4 cup hot water

2 tablespoons sesame paste

1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce

1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional to taste)

½ teaspoon sugar

1 clove minced garlic

2 tablespoons peanut butter

3 tablespoons hot water

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 teaspoons fish sauce

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

1 clove minced garlic

1 teaspoon minced or grated ginger

Directions

Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles, and cook according to package instructions. Drain the noodles, and toss them in a couple teaspoons of neutral oil to keep them from sticking to each other.

Meanwhile, cook your protein (season with a pinch of salt).

To build your jar, combine all the ingredients for your sauce of choice in a small bowl, and pour in the the bottom of the jar. Layer the noodles on top, followed by the protein, vegetables, and herbs of choice.

Refrigerate until ready to eat. Shake to combine all the ingredients just before enjoying.