Oriental Cold Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.

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