Soba with Toasted Sesame Seed Sauce

By JillGoldsmith

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 8 ounces dried soba noodles
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 5 green onions, chopped
• 3 cups broccoli florets

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Toast sesame seeds in dry pan until fragrant.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they are just tender. Drain them, rinse them well with cold water, and drain them again.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and green onions. Add the noodles, and the toasted sesame seeds. Toss well, then stir in the broccoli. Let the dish sit for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.