Spicy Ginger Sauce

Description
Asian accents make this a perfect partner for Japanese noodles, such as udon (use about 12 ounces, dry weight). Serve the finished pasta well chilled.
 * Source: Richard Sax & Marie Simmons, "Bon Appetit", September 1991 typed by Karen Mintzias

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 3 tbsp rice vinegar
 * 1½ tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
 * 1 tbsp oriental sesame oil
 * 2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * ¼ tsp dried crushed red pepper
 * 2 green onions, thinly sliced
 * 1 carrot, peeled, shredded
 * ½ cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
 * ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

 * 1) Whisk all ingredients to blend in large bowl.
 * 2) Refrigerate.