3 tb Vegetable oil
3 tb Rice vinegar
1 1/2 tb Low-sodium soy sauce
1 tb Oriental sesame oil
2 ts Minced peeled fresh ginger
2 Garlic cloves; minced
1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Chili oil; -OR-
1/4 ts -Dried crushed red pepper
2 Green onions; thinly sliced
1 Carrot; peeled, shredded
1/2 Cucumber
— peeled, seeded, chopped 1/4 c Chopped fresh cilantro
[Asian accents make this a perfect partner for Japanese noodles, such as udon (use about 12 ounces, dry weight). Serve the finished pasta well chilled.] Whisk all ingredients to blend in large bowl. Refrigerate. Source: Richard Sax and Marie Simmons – Bon Appetit, September 1991 Typed for you by Karen Mintzias