Soba Noodles Platter

This recipe serves 4 to 5.

Ingredients:

• 280ml (1.125 cup or 9 oz) fresh or 250ml (1 cup or 8 oz) dried Soba noodles

Ingredients for Sauce:

• 250ml (1 cup) water
• 250ml (1 cup) creamy peanut butter or almond butter
• 2 tablespoons Maggi Taste of Asia cooking soy sauce
• 2 to 3 tablespoons Maggi Taste of Asia chilli garlic sauce
• 60ml (1/4 cup) chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Ingredients for Topping:

• 125ml (1/2 cup) bean sprouts
• 125ml (1/2 cup) shredded cucumber
• 60ml (1/4 cup) shredded carrot
• 60ml (1/4 cup) shredded honey ham
• 60ml (1/4 cup) thinly sliced flavoured baked tofu, or extra-firm tofu
• 60ml (1/4 cup) shredded smoked salmon

Method:

1. Prepare noodles according to package directions.  Rinse in cold water and drain.  Set aside.
2. Place water, peanut butter, soy sauce and chilli garlic sauce in small saucepan; heat over low fire, stirring until smooth.  Stir in basil, oil and lime juice.  Taste sauce and adjust for heat level.  Pour into serving bowl to cool.
3. Arrange noodles, bowl of sauce and toppings on large serving plate.  Each diner mixes sauce with noodles and chooses toppings as to their liking.  Serve cold.