Thai Noodle And Baby Cucumbers Salad

2 oz. soba or rice noodles
4 scallions, minced
4 baby cucumbers (or 1 lg.)

--Sauce:--
3 Tbsp. peanut butter or miso
3 Tbsp. tahini
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. honey
1 sm. dried hot pepper, minced (or
1/2 tsp. cayenne)
1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

Prepare the noodles according to package directions. 
Drain well, place in a bowl. Peel and slice the
cucumber in pieces no larger than 1/2 inch cubed. Add
along with the scallions to the pasta, toss well. 
Make the sauce by placing the remaining ingredients,
except the sesame seeds, in a blender and pureeing
until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed (coarse or
smooth, to taste). Pour the sauce over the noodles,
sprinkle with sesame seeds, and toss well. May be
served immediately or chilled up to 24 hours. Serves: 4. 



Source: rec.food.recipes