Ingredients

• 3 medium carrots

• 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil (such as grapeseed oil or peanut oil)

• 1/4 cup zhi ma jiang (Chinese toasted sesame paste) or tahini 

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar

• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece)

• 2 teaspoons grated garlic (from 4 medium garlic cloves) 

• 2 teaspoons honey

• 5 tablespoons spicy chile crisp, divided

• 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed

• 1 pound fresh lo mein noodles or uncooked spaghetti or fettuccine 

• 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach (about 3 1/2 ounces)

• 3 medium scallions, thinly sliced on an angle (about 1/2 cup)

• Toasted sesame seeds