Thai-Style Soba Noodle Salad

1. 1

   Mix the fish sauce, tamarind, soy sauce and chili flakes. This will form the sauce that will give the salad its flavor; allow time to mellow in the open air.

2. 2

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the soba noodles; cook for 4 minutes (if not done, continue checking every 30 seconds); when the soba is just al dente, drain and spray with cold water; set in a colander to drain completely.

3. 3

   In a skillet with high sides, add the vegetable oil and let it get very hot over medium-high heat; add the jalapeno and saute for 3 minutes; add the ginger and saute for 30 seconds; add the broth and continue cooking the ginger and jalapenos until the broth is gone (evaporates).

4. 4

   Next, put the shrimp in the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, or until they start to turn pink; pour in the sauce and continue to cook until the shrimp are completely cooked.

5. 5

   Toss the noodles in the skillet; stir to coat and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.