Mel's Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Thursday, June 16, 2011

at 5:55 PM

 

Ingredients :

    15 ounces soba noodles
    1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
    1/4 cup rice vinegar (not rice wine vinegar)
    1/3 cup soy sauce
    3 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
    1 pinch cayenne pepper
    2 carrots, grated
    3 green onions, chopped
    1/4 cup sesame seeds
    1 red pepper, chopped
    1/2 pound smoked tofu, diced, optional

Directions:

1. Cook soba noodles according to their package directions. While noodles are cooking, mix all other ingredients together.

2. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water. Toss noodles in with veggie/sauce mixture.

3. Refrigerate minimum of 1 hour. Serve cold.

This is a delicious cold Asian/Thai salad.

Makes: 1 noodle salad, Preparation time: Approximately 10 minutes, Cooking time: Approximately 8 minutes