Saturday, November 5, 2011

Sesame Soba Noodles


  • Salt
  • 1/2 pound soba
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 large clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
  • 2 large carrots, coarsely grated
  • 1 small bunch scallions, very thinly sliced on an angle
  • 3 tablespoons mixed black sesame seeds and toasted white sesame seeds
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the soba and cook until al dente. Drain.

Meanwhile, combine the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, ginger and garlic in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Add the edamame, carrots, scallions and soba to the bowl and toss to combine. Garnish with the sesame seeds.