Buckwheat Noodles with Thai Peanut Sauce

Serves 4
Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes (or as package instructs)

1 (8.8 ounce) package Soba buckwheat noodles
1 cup light coconut milk
1/3  cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup pitted dates, chopped
2 tablespoons tamari
1-2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Sea salt & fresh ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced

Cook Soba noodles according to package instructions. While noodles are cooking prepare peanut sauce. In a high-speed blender, place coconut milk, peanut butter, dates, tamari, lime juice, ginger, curry powder, red pepper, sesame oil, salt and pepper and blend well. Thin with more coconut milk if desired. When noodles are done, strain them well and transfer to a serving bowl. Pour peanut sauce over the top and toss. Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro and serve hot.

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