Spicy Ginger Sauce

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp vegetable oil
 * 3 tbsp rice vinegar
 * 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
 * 1 tbsp oriental sesame oil
 * 2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * 1/4 tsp dried crushed red pepper
 * 2 green onions, thinly sliced
 * 1 carrot, peeled, shredded
 * 1/2 cucumber
 * -- peeled, seeded, chopped
 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions
[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.] whisk all ingredients to blend in large bowl. Refrigerate. Richard sax & marie simmons, "bon appetit", september 1991 typed by karen mintzias