Cold Soba

Ingredients

• 1 pound Japanese soba noodles
• ¹/₂ Red bell pepper, cut in strips
• 3 Ribs celery, sliced
• 3 Green onions, sliced
• 2 tb vegetable oil
• 2 tb oriental sesame oil
• 2 tb red wine vinegar
• 2 tb plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tb plus 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tb plus 2 teaspoons Vietnamese chili paste

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions.
2. Rinse with cold water and drain.
3. Toss noodles in a large bowl with bell pepper, celery and green onions.
4. To prepare the dressing: Combine vegetable oil, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and chili paste. Pour over noodle mixture and toss until evenly coated.
5. Chill and serve.