Seedy Soba Noodles with Asian Herbs
Servings: 4 -6 entree servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound 500 g soba noodles
- 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- ½ cup Thai basil or regular basil leaves
- ½ cup Vietnamese mint or regular mint leaves
- ½ cup finely chopped scallions
- 1 cup sunflower seeds toasted
- 1 cup pepitas aka pumpkin seeds, toasted
- ½ cup white sesame seeds toasted
- ½ cup black sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons nigella seeds
- Sea salt and white pepper
Sweet Ginger Dressing:
- 1- inch piece of ginger peeled and grated
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- Sea salt and white pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the soba noodles, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until just tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water. (You must rinse the noodles in cold water immediately to keep them from sticking, people.) Place the noodles in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil to keep them loose. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
- To make the dressing, mix together the ginger and garlic in a small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk everything together. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Roughly chop or tear the herb leaves and add them to the bowl of chilled noodles with the green onion, seeds, and dressing. Toss gently to combine and season with salt and white pepper to taste.
Notes
Recipe barely adapted from Neighborhood by Hetty McKinnon.