Sesame Soba Food

THE BEST SESAME SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles for 4-5 minutes or just until tender, stirring occasionally so the noodles don't clump. Drain in a colander and rinse well under cold water, tossing to remove the starch.
• While the noodles are cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the canola oil and heat until shimmering then add the chopped green onions. Cook, stirring, for 15 to 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add the soy and sesame mixture and cook for 30 seconds, Add the noodles and toss until the noodles are heated through. Add the remaining minced green onion and half of the sesame seeds. Garnish with the remaining seeds and serve warm or at room temperature.

SOBA WITH SESAME PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in 4 quarts rapidly boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just tender.
• Refresh under cold water and drain.
• Toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
• Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat.
• Transfer seeds to a bowl.
• Mince ginger and garlic.
• Finely chop green part of green onions and mince the rest.
• Combine half the sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, white part of onions, sesame oil, peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hot pepper oil and sugar.
• Correct seasoning, adding soy sauce or vinegar to taste. (May be prepared ahead to this stage.)
• Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce.
• Sprinkle with reserved green onions and sesame seeds and serve.