Cold Soba Noodles with Sesame Ginger Scallion Sauce
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Serves: 3-4
 
Ingredients
  • 4-6 large scallions, finely chopped (totaling ¾ cup)
  • 2" chunk of ginger, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup + 3 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 large pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp chili oil
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 12 oz soba noodles
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, shaved into ribbons
  • 1 cup basil leaves
Instructions
  1. Combine the first 10 ingredients in a small bowl, and let sit while you prepare the rest of the dish.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles as directed. Rinse with cold water when done, and toss with 1 Tbsp of sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bell pepper in 2 Tbsp of sesame oil until cooked through.
  4. Toss the pasta with the cooked pepper, carrot shavings, basil, and prepared sauce. Serve cold.
Recipe by The Kitchen Paper at http://c02.ddd.mwp.accessdomain.com/cold-soba-noodles-with-sesame-ginger-scallion-sauce/