SPICY COLD SOBA NOODLES

                      SPICY COLD SOBA NOODLES

1/3 c. soy sauce

1/2 t. molasses

1/4 c. sesame oil

1/4 c. tahini

1/4 c. brown sugar

1 T. chili oil

3 T. balsamic or red wine vinegar

1/2 bunch sliced green onions

salt

1/2 lb. soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)

          Heat soy sauce until reduced by half.  Turn to low and

add molasses.  Warm briefly and transfer to bowl.  Add remaining

ingredients except noodles.  Add salt to taste.  Boil noodles

about 3 minutes.  Drain and plunge in ice water.  Drain and

rinse.  Combine with sauce and chill.  Makes 4 smaller servings

at 467 calories each.

                                              From:  Donna Kummer

                                     Date Entered:  June 22, 1991