Soba Noodle Salad with Smoked Duck

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Ingredients

1. 3/4 pound soba noodles
2. 7 tablespoons peanut oil
3. 5 tablespoons soy sauce
4. 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
5. 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
6. 2 garlic cloves, minced
7. Dash of hot sauce
8. 1/2 pound smoked duck or chicken, cut into thick matchsticks
9. 1/3 cup chopped chives
10. 2 scallions, white and light green parts only, sliced

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the soba noodles until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss the cooked noodles with 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the soy sauce together with the rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and hot sauce. Slowly whisk in the remaining 6 tablespoons of peanut oil. Add the noodles to the dressing, and toss to coat. Add the duck and chives, garnish with the scallions and serve at room temperature.