3 cups uncooked soba noodles
3 to 4 tablespoons peanut butter, softened
2 tablespoons grade B maple syrup
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
Few pinches of cayenne
¼ to ½ cup plain nondairy milk or water (see Note)
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 teaspoons hemp or sesame seeds (optional)
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon crushed peanuts