Oriental Cold Noodle Salad

Name: Oriental Cold Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
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

Submitted by Chef #597700

"Submitted By: Christiana Heins recipe Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 25 Minutes "A spicy, Thai-inspired soba noodle treat that's great for picnics and barbecues. For a Japanese-inspired version, omit the pepper flakes, peanuts, and cilantro; and add toasted sesame seeds.""

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 8

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

directions

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.