Sesame-Ginger And Cucumber Soba Noodles
This flavorful soba noodle salad is a harmonious blend of chewy noodles, crunchy cucumber, and a creamy tahini-based sauce. Infused with the vibrant flavors of ginger, miso, and tamari, this dish is a perfect balance of salty, nutty, and spicy notes. Topped with refreshing scallions, nutty sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro, it's a delightful Asian-inspired dish that is both satisfying and refreshing.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 8 ounces soba noodles (about 2 bundles)
- 1 large or 2 small English cucumbers
- 1 bunch scallions (green onions), chopped (about 3/4 cup chopped)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon white miso (optional)
- 2 teaspoons reduced sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (preferably black)
- sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the soba noodles until al dente, according to package directions (do not overcook them!). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Use a chef’s knife, or better yet, a julienne peeler, to slice the cucumber into long, skinny strips. Toss the super seedy inside strips. Then you can slice the remainder into 3-inch long strips (as shown) or leave them long.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, rice vinegar, ginger, miso, tamari/soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro and red pepper flakes. Once blended, whisk in water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Toss the soba noodles in the sesame-ginger sauce (depending on how saucy you like your noodles, you may have some sauce left over). Toss in the cucumber strips, scallions, sesame seeds and extra cilantro if desired. Season to taste with salt or additional tamari until the flavors really sing. Serve immediately.
Cook Time
8M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
6
Nutrition
- Calories: 228 calories
- Sugar Content: 2.1 g
- Sodium Content: 621.2 mg
- Fat Content: 8.8 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.9 g
- Fiber Content: 1.3 g
- Protein Content: 7.5 g
- Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
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