How To Make Soba Noodle Salad And Sesame Soy Dressing
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How To Make Soba Noodle Salad And Sesame Soy Dressing
Soba Noodle Salad and Sesame Soy Dressing Recipe. This exotic noodle salad will bring a touch of the orient to your dinner table. The tangy sesame soy dressing makes this vegetarian dish a delightfully light appetizer. Sample our Soba Noodle Salad and Sesame Soy Dressing recipe.
- Prep:
- 15m
- Cook:
- 20m
- Total:
- 35m
- Serves:
- 4
Step 1: You will need...
- 500 g Japanese soba noodles
- 50 ml soy sauce
- 75 ml vegetable oil
- the juice of 1 lemon
- 4 spring onions, chopped
- 1 small bunch of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 30 g sesame seeds
- 1 inch of ginger, peeled and chopped
- salt and pepper
- 1 chopping board
- 1 large pot with lid
- 1 colander
- 1 small knife
- 1 large knife
- 1 small frying pan
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 frying spatula
- 1 small bowl
- 1 large bowl
- 1 whisk
Step 2: Boil the water
Fill the large pot three-quarters full of water. Place on the stove with the lid on and bring to the boil.
Step 3: Cook the noodles
When the water is boiling, add the noodles and stir. Leave the pot uncovered and bring back to the boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4: Toast the sesame seeds
Place a small frying pan on the stove on a medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and stir, toasting them for about 3 to 4 minutes, occasionally stirring and taking great care not to burn them. When toasted, remove from heat.
Step 5: Make the dressing
Add the soy sauce to a small bowl followed by the lemon juice, ginger, oil and some freshly ground black pepper. Whisk well until all the ingredients are fully combined.
Step 6: Drain the noodles
Pour the noodles into the colander and drain when they are cooked.
Step 7: Combine the ingredients
Transfer the noodles into a large bowl and follow with the sesame seeds, onions, coriander and the dressing. Combine together with the wooden spoon.
Step 8: Garnish and serve
Heap a generous helping onto a plate, garnish with a few coriander leaves and serve.