Cold Soba Noodles

 1 package dried soba noodles (8 ounces) 
 2 tablespoons peanut or safflower oil 
 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar 
 3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce 
 1 teaspoon sesame oil 
 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 
 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 
 1 carrot, cut into small 1-inch sticks 
 Sesame seeds 

1.  Place the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted
water and boil 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.  Drain
and rinse under cool water.  Set aside to drain. 

2.  Mix the oil, vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, ginger
and cilantro together in a bowl.  Add the noodles and
carrot and toss well. 

3.  Garnish each serving with sesame seeds. 

Makes 4 servings