Oriental Cold Noodle Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

15 ounces dried soba noodles
1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 lime, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 cup finely grated carrot
1/4 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

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.
Nutrition facts (per serving).
Calories (kcal) 242.
Protein 9.6g.
Cals from Protein 14%.
Total Fat 3.7g.
Cals from Fat 12%.
Carbohydrates 47.4g.
Cals from Carbohydrates 72%.
Fiber 1.3g.
Cholesterol 0mg.
Sodium 1071mg.