Ginger Noodles

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Ingredients

1 ounce pkt soba noodles approximately 8

3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger

2 cloves garlic minced

1/2 jalapeno chile pepper finely chopped to 1 pepper

2 green onions including tops finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional

Preparation

Serves 6 to 8.

These exotic-tasting noodles are surprisingly easy to prepare. Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and are sold in natural food stores and Asian markets.

Cook the noodles in boiling water according to package directions. When tender, drain and rinse. Mix all the remaining ingredients, then pour over the noodles and toss to mix.

NOTES : Another Raymond recipe that was very simple and very delicious. It would be good served cold as a salad, too. I served this, as suggested, with the Spicy Thai Soup. I will make both recipes again.