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Honey-Ginger-Soy Soba Noodle Salad

Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches Soba noodles The packets come tied in bunches. You can use 2 bunches
  • 1/2 cup Edamame
  • 1 handful Carrot sticks Or coarsely grated carrot
  • 4 Scallions chopped

Dressing

  • 1 tsp Honey sriracha
  • 1 tsp Ginger grated
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1/4 cup low sodiumsoy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sriracha to taste

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 2 tsp Black sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to boil
  • Once it comes to a boil, dump the noodles in and let it boil for about 5 minutes.
  • Check to see, to make sure it doesn't get too starchy. It should not be al dente.
  • Drain the noodles and submerge them in a bowl of cold water. With your hands, gently rub the noodles to remove the starch. This will help prevent it from clumping.
  • In a blender, add about a 3/4 inch nub of ginger, skin removed, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp of toasted sesame oil, a squirt of sriracha . Blend until smooth.
  • Taste, and add water depending on  how strong the flavor is. Add ginger for more spiciness, add honey for more sweetness.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine soba noodles with 1/2 cup edamame, a handful of carrot sticks,  and the sauce. Mix well.
  • Serve and garnish with  4 scallions, chopped, cilantro and sesame seeds.