Spicy Thai Noodle Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 lb soba noodles
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil the oil is strong don't add more
• 4 tablespoons canola oil
• 6 tablespoons honey
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 5 red bell peppers sliced thin and long
• 4 cups peas frozen works fine
• 16 green onions
• 1 1/2 cups honey roasted peanuts leave whole
• 1 1/2 cups cilantro chopped coarse
• 2 limes cut in wedges for garnish

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water Check cooking directions
• soba noodles can cook literally in minutes Drain pasta well Let pasta dry a bit or water on the pasta will dilute the dressing
• Whisk sesame oil
• canola oil
• honey
• soy sauce
• vinegars
• ginger and cayenne in a small bowl to blend
• Season with salt
• Heat a few tablespoons of dressing in saute pan over medium high heat be careful
• dressing can burn easily
• Add peppers to pan for about 2 - 3 minutes to ligtly soften
• they should still be crunchy
• Add all other ingredients to pasta along with remaining dressing Mix salad well
• you will probably need to use your hands
• Garnish with lime wedges
• Serve right away or chill as long as overnight
• Add peas shortly before serving If you add them too early they will turn a lovely shade of grey