Noodle Salad

Ingredients


3/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Zest of one lime
1 tablespoon sesame oil
12 ounces soba noodles
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped into cubes
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped fresh mint
1 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
Lime wedges for serving (optional)


Method


Place the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until the sugar and salt dissolve. Stir in the garlic and jalapeño, and allow to cool. Add the lime juice, lime zest, and sesame oil and mix well.
Cook the noodles in salted water, until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and then rinse well under cool water. Transfer the noodles to a large bowl and toss with the dressing.
Add the mango, bell pepper, basil and mint. Toss and plate. Serve with chopped peanuts sprinkled over the top and lime wedges.