Instructions: Set a large pot of water to boil and salt it. If your chicken is uncooked, poach it in water as it comes to a boil. It will cook in about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, and, using a spoon, scoop out seeds. Cut cucumber into shreds and set aside.

When water comes to a boil, cook pasta until tender but not mushy. (If chicken is not done, you can still add pasta; remove chicken when it is done.)

While pasta is cooking, whisk together sesame oil and sesame paste, sugar, soy, ginger, vinegar, hot oil and pepper in a large bowl. Thin sauce with hot water, so it is about the consistency of heavy cream; you will need 1/4 to 1/2 cup.

Stir in cucumber. When pasta is done, drain it and run pasta (and chicken, if necessary) under cold water. Drain again. Shred chicken by hand.

Toss noodles and chicken with sauce and cucumbers. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, garnish and serve.

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