Sesame Soba Noodles

super simple satisfying cold noodles

// vegan // 20min // needs asian ingredients

tools

• pot
• medium mixing bowl
• strainer

ingredients

• soba noodles 1
• sesame oil
• seasoned rice vinegar
• low sodium soy sauce
• chili oil

steps

1. Boil soba noodles in a pot. Do NOT add salt.
2. Drain noodles and rinse extremely well (3-5 minutes) under cold water. 2
3. Put noodles in a bowl. Add sesame oil, chili oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in any desired ratio.

troubleshooting

1. Prices can range from $1 to $10 a pack. Avoid the really cheap ones (which are usually also the ones in the asian section of non-asian groceries).
2. It is very important that the noodles aren’t starchy. You can think about it almost like rinsing rice.

pairings

• goes great with fried tofu!