Oriental Cold Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 15 ounces dried soba noodles
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• juice from one lime
• zest of one lime
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
• 1 cup finely grated carrot
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• in a large pot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. drain, rinse noodles with cold water, and set aside.
• pour into a large bowl the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice. mix in lime zest, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. toss in carrots, peanuts, and cilantro.
• cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. stir into dressing mixture. cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• toss salad again before serving. if dry, splash with soy sauce and vinegar. serve cold.