Oriental Cold Noodle Salad

• 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

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 lime zest, 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 and vinegar. Serve cold.

noodles, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime, zest of one lime, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper, carrot, peanuts, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/83087/oriental-cold-noodle-salad/ (may not work)