Otsu is a word that means many things, including stylish, chic, tasty, and spicy. And this salad definitely lives up to that - it is chock full of wonderful things like soba noodles, cilantro, green onion, cucumber, and tofu - with a wonderfully spicy dressing.
The recipe calls for 3/4 t. of cayenne which is way too much, imho - try it with 1/4 or 1/2 t., or if you are bold, just go with the original recipe.
Another great one from Heidi Swanson and her treasure trove of great-tasting, easy vegetarian and vegan recipes from her cookbook Super Natural Cooking, a book that I always pick up again in the New Year when I want healthy meal ideas.
It travels well, tastes great, and is not expensive or difficult to make - definitely a keeper.
