Cold Sesame Noodle Salad Recipe

Name: Cold Sesame Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine); 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces soba noodles; 3 medium radishes, cut into 1/8 inch rounds and then into 1/8 inch strips; 2 medium scallions, trimmed and sliced thin on bias; 1/2 cup bean sprouts

Servings: persons

1/4 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine)
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces soba noodles
3 medium radishes, cut into 1/8 inch rounds and then into 1/8 inch strips
2 medium scallions, trimmed and sliced thin on bias
1/2 cup bean sprouts

1
Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 2 1/2 minutes.
2
Set 1 tablespoon seeds aside.
3
Place the remaining seeds in the jar of a blender.
4
Add the oil and process on low speed for 10 seconds.
5
Scrape down the sides of the blender and process for another 10 seconds.
6
Add the soy sauce, mirin, and vinegar and process to combine, about 5 seconds.
7
Set the dressing aside.
8
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot.
9
Add the salt and soba noodles and boil until al dente, about 4 minutes.
10
Drain the noodles in a colander and return them to the cooking pot.
11
Add cold water to the pot, swishing the noodles around to wash away the starch.
12
Drain well.
13
Transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing.
14
Let stand 5 minutes.
15
Add the radishes, scallions, sprouts, and reserved tablespoon sesame seeds and toss to combine.
16
Serve immediately.

367

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine), and more.

Yes, Cold Sesame Noodle Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

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