Asian Cold Noodle Salad

By á-1962

A cool salad of asian noodles tossed in a sesame lime dressing.

Ingredients

• 15 ounces dried soba noodles
• 1 Tbsp dark sesame oil
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2/3 cup soy sauce, or to taste
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a large pot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse noodles with cold water, and set aside.

2.Pour into a large bowl the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Mix in brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrots, peanuts, and cilantro.

3.Cut noodles into 3-inch lengths. Stir into dressing mixture. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

4.Toss salad again before serving. If dry, splash with soy sauce. Serve cold.