Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
6 ounces soba (buckwheat) noodles*
For dressing
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sugar if desired
*available at Asian markets and natural foods stores
Preparation
Step 1
In a 4-quart kettle bring 3 1/2 quarts salted water to a boil for noodles. Have ready a large bowl of ice and cold water.
Make dressing:
Step 2
In a small sieve set over a small bowl press gingerroot to extract juice. In a bowl stir together 1 teaspoon ginger juice and remaining dressing ingredients with salt to taste.
Step 3
Add noodles to boiling water and cook 2 to 4 minutes, or until al dente. Drain noodles in a colander and immediately transfer to ice water. Swish noodles until cold and drain well. Add noodles to dressing and toss well. Noodles may be made 1 hour ahead and chilled, covered. Toss noodles before serving.
