Hot-and-Sour Soba Salad

1. 1

   Heat the peanut butter for 10 to 20 seconds in a microwave to make it easier to mix.

2. 2

   Combine with the soy sauce, vinegar, hot red pepper oil, cayenne, garlic, ginger and salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Whisk together.

4. 4

   Whisk in the sesame oil, canola oil and broth.

5. 5

   Set aside.

6. 6

   To cook the noodles, bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add salt, if desired, and the noodles.

7. 7

   When the water comes back to a boil and bubbles up, add a cup of cold water to the pot.

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   Allow the water to come back to a boil, and add another cup of cold water.

9. 9

   Allow the water to come to a boil one more time, and add a third cup of water.

10. 10

    When the water comes to a boil again, the noodles should be cooked through.

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    Drain and toss immediately with the dressing (whisk the dressing again first).

12. 12

    Add the remaining ingredients, and toss together.

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    Taste, adjust seasonings, and serve over a bed of salad greens if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.