Step 1

Prepare the sauce by placing the cilantro, peanut butter, garlic, ginger, lime juice, lime zest, soy sauce, sambal oelek, and maple syrup or agave into food processor bowl. Pulse until mixed and cilantro leaves are finely chopped. Thin with 1/2 cup of water. Set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare the soba noodles according to package directions. Two minutes before the noodles are finished cooking, add broccoli. Broccoli should be bright green and tender-crisp when finished cooking.

Step 3

Drain the noodles and broccoli into a colander, and transfer to a large bowl or back to the pot.

Step 4

Stir in sauce, adding up to an additional 1/2 cup of water to thin as needed. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with peanuts and red pepper flakes. Serve while hot.