Spicy Cold Soba Noodles
Description
Spicy cold soba noodles coated in sesame-soy dressing with a touch of chili oil for heat are a great side dish, or add protein for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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2/3 cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons molasses
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1/2 cup sesame oil
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1/2 cup sesame tahini
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6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons chili oil, or more to taste
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1/2 cup sliced scallions, divided
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1 pound dried soba noodles
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
1
Bring soy sauce to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Off heat, stir in molasses.
2
Whisk sesame oil, tahini, balsamic vinegar, and chili oil together in a bowl; slowly whisk in soy sauce mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup scallions.
3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook soba in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Immediately drain; rinse thoroughly in cold water.
4
Toss noodles and sauce together; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup scallions and sesame seeds on top. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.