Ginger Soy Soba Noodles

One of my FB friends inspired me to post this recipe, so get your chopsticks out and taste some yummy-ness that is good for you.  You can either enjoy this dish hot or cold and add some chicken or protein of your choice, you will have a meal that is satisfying and delish!

Ginger Soy Soba Noodles

Dressing: (This will make ONE cup of dressing, use only HALF of the dressing for the soba noodles)

1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/3 Rice Vinegar

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 water

Black pepper to taste

Veggies:

1 middle size yellow bell pepper

3 green onion

1 bunch of cilantro

1 bunch of lemon basil or thai bail

1 middle size carrot

1 teaspoon toasted black sesame seed

1 package of soba noodle

Put all the dressing ingredients together and whisk for few minutes until well mixed.  Set aside and let it sit for about 30 minutes before using.

Julianne all vegetables and put them all into the mixing bowl.

Boil soba noodles according to package, about 4-5 minutes. Be sure to take off the heat once the noodles are tender so you don't over cook them because they will get mushy.

Once the noodles are drained, put them immediately into the mixing bowl where the vegetables are and pour the dressing into the noodles and vegetables and mix well.  The heat will cook the vegetables enough to release the flavors and the noodles will absorb the dressing while they are still hot. Sprinkle black sesame seed for color.

Enjoy immediately or let it cool and place the noodles in the fridge for about 2 hours until it's cold.  You can add extra and different kind of vegetables to create a cold salad.  You can make it a day ahead for a party, the noodles will taste even better! Enjoy and let me know how you like them.