Soba With Toasted Sesame Seed sauce
Soba with Toasted Sesame Seed Sauce
Posted by Marla 12/25/2001 4:01 pm
” Soba noodles are available in Japanese food stores, whole food
stores, and some supermarkets.
You can add any vegetables to this
dish that you enjoy or have on hand.”
1/2 cup sesame seeds
8 ounces dried soba noodles
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
5 green onions, chopped
3 cups broccoli florets
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Pour the sesame seeds onto a rimmed baking sheet.
Toast the
seeds in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are a rich brown
around the edges.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the
noodles and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they are just
tender.
Drain them, rinse them well with cold water, and drain them
again.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the vinegar, sugar, soy
sauce, garlic, sesame oil and green onions.
Add the noodles, and
the toasted sesame seeds.
Toss well, then stir in the broccoli.
Let
the dish sit for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Makes 2 to 3 servings.
