- 1 1/2 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 english cucumber, sliced thin
- 1 bunch cooked asparagus, chopped
- 3 beefsteak tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound edamame, boiled and shelled
- 4 scallions, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoon black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- salt, to taste
- In a bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook the pasta and toss the pasta in with the vegetables and sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve at room temperature.