cold soba noodle salad

prep time:  15 minutes
servings:  4

ingredients:
8 ounces buckwheat soba
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons light agave nectar
2 teaspoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup neutral oil
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 scallions - thinly sliced

steps:
1.  cook the soba in boiling water according to the package directions; about 6 minutes.  immediately rinse the soba under cold water.

2.  meanwhile, whisk together the soy sauce, agave, mirin, vinegar and oils in a large bowl.  toss the cold soba with the dressing and mix in the sesame seeds, cilantro and scallions.

- goop, august 2009