Sesame-Ginger and Cucumber Soba Noodles (Side Dish)

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Soba noodles tossed with cucumber, scallions and a light yet creamy sesame-ginger-tahini sauce. This would be a great vegan potluck dish, but note that it is best when served promptly, as the salt will draw out the water from the cucumbers and dilute the flavors. It can be gluten-free if you buy gluten-free soba noodles, soy sauce and miso.

Sesame-Ginger and Cucumber Soba Noodles (Side Dish)

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Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 8  ounces  soba noodles (about 2 bundles)
  • 1 large  or 2 small English cucumbers
  • 1  bunch  scallions (green onions), chopped (about ¾ cup chopped)
  • ⅓  cup  tahini
  • 2 tablespoons  tablespoons 
  • 1  tablespoon  finely grated fresh ginger
  • 1  tablespoon  white miso  (optional)
  • 2  teaspoons  reduced sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1  teaspoon   toasted sesame oil
  • handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ to ½  cup  water
  • 2  tablespoons  sesame seeds  (preferably black)
  • sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the soba noodles until al dente, according to package directions (do not overcook them!). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Use a chef's knife, or better yet, a julienne peeler, to slice the cucumber into long, skinny strips. Toss the super seedy inside strips. Then you can slice the remainder into 3-inch long strips (as shown) or leave them long.In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, rice vinegar, ginger, miso, tamari/soy sauce, sesame oil, cilantro and red pepper flakes. Once blended, whisk in water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Toss the soba noodles in the sesame-ginger sauce (depending on how saucy you like your noodles, you may have some sauce left over).
  • Toss in the cucumber strips, scallions, sesame seeds and extra cilantro if desired.
  • Season to taste with salt or additional tamari until the flavors really sing. Serve immediately.
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