soba bowl with  carrot and leek
yields 3 servings

3 bundles of soba noodles
1 medium carrot, cut into fine strips
1 leek, cut into fine strips

for the sauce:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce

Wash and peel the carrot, continue using the peeler until the whole carrot is finely sliced. Wash the leek, cut it in half lengthwise and slice thinly. Bring water to a boil, add soba, carrot and leek strips and cook for 4 minutes .

For the sauce mix all ingredients together in a serving bowl. Add the cooked soba, carrot and leek strips and toss to combine. Sprinkle with leaves of cilantro, mint or parsley.