PATTYS KILLER NOODLE SALAD

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Number Of Ingredients 11

12 to 15 oz. chuka soba noodles (2 6oz. pkgs. or 3 5 oz. pkgs)these are dried also marked chow mein noodles
1 1/2 tsp. Oriental (dark) sesame oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar
juice and grated peel of one fresh lime
1/2 cup of soy sauce
2 tsp. dried red pepper flakes or 2 tsp. garlic chili sauce
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup grated carrot (about 2 med. carrots)
3/4 cup coarsly chopped dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large pot bring 3 qts. water to a boil, add noodles and boil as pkg. directs, about 2 min. Drain, rinse with cold water, let cool in colander. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, lime juice and peel, soy sauce red pepper flakes or chili sauce, sugar and garlic. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Toss in carrots, peanuts and cilantro. Cut through noodles to make manageable lengths. Toss noodles into bowl w/other ingredients and chill salad for at least an hr. to let flavors mingle. Toss just before serving. If seems a little dry, add a little more soy sauce and vinegar. Serve cold or at room temp.