Oriental Cold Noodle Salad recipe

8 servings

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

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.