Peanut Butter Soba Noodle Salad

2-12 ounce packages soba noodles

1 cup crunchy peanut butter

4 cups water or chicken broth

1/4 soy sauce

1/4 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoon sesame oil

Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

4-6 bell peppers, cut into thin slices

1 bunch scallions, chopped

1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges for garnish

Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and run under cool water.

In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and 1 cup water and whisk  until mixed. Slowly add in the remaining water until it reaches desired consistency. Toss with noodles, peppers, scallions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Yield: 8 servings