Oriental Cold Noodle Salad

Umai Meshi
Prep Time 15 min / Cook Time 10 min I Yield 8 servings

Ingredients: 15 oz. dried soba noodles 1 tsp. dark sesame oil 1/3 c. rice vinegar 1/3 c. soy sauce Juice & zest from 1 lime 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 c. finely grated carrot Toasted sesame seeds

Method of Preparation:

1. In a large pot, cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse noodles with cold water, and set aside. 2. Pour the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice into a large bowl. Mix in the lime zest, brown sugar, and garlic; stir until sugar dissolves. Toss in carrots. 3. 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.