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3 medium carrots
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1/4 cup neutral cooking oil (such as grapeseed oil or peanut oil)
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1/4 cup zhi ma jiang (Chinese toasted sesame paste) or tahini
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece)
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2 teaspoons grated garlic (from 4 medium garlic cloves)
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2 teaspoons honey
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5 tablespoons spicy chile crisp, divided
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1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed
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1 pound fresh lo mein noodles or uncooked spaghetti or fettuccine
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3 cups packed fresh baby spinach (about 3 1/2 ounces)
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3 medium scallions, thinly sliced on an angle (about 1/2 cup)
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Toasted sesame seeds