Sesame-Ginger and Cucumber Soba Noodles

Ingredients

soba noodles

2 2/3 oz

English cucumber sliced into long thin strips

1/3 large

red bell pepper chopped small

1 small-to-medium

scallions chopped

1 bunch

tahini

1/8 cup

rice vinegar

2/3 tbsp

ginger finely grated fresh

1/3 tbsp

tamari

2/3 tsp

toasted sesame oil

1/3 tsp

cilantro chopped fresh

handful

red pepper flakes

pinch

water

1/8 to 1/2 cup

sesame seeds

2/3 tbsp

salt

to taste

Method

1. 01Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook soba noodles until al dente per package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.10 min
2. 02Slice cucumber into long thin strips with a vegetable peeler or julienne peeler, discarding the seedy interior.
3. 03Whisk tahini, rice vinegar, ginger, tamari, sesame oil, cilantro, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Whisk in water to reach desired consistency.
4. 04Toss soba noodles with sesame-ginger sauce. Add cucumber strips, scallions, sesame seeds, and extra cilantro. Season to taste with salt or additional tamari. Serve immediately.