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Cook soba noodles: boil some water and toss them in for 4-5 minutes.
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They have a lot of delicious salt, which means your pot will boil over really quickly.
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The noodles cook in only a few minutes, but they do require some attention.
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Once theyre done, drain them and set them aside.
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If you want to cut sodium a bit, rinse them with warm water after youve drained them.
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Toast pumpkin seeds.
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They need to be shelled (you can buy them this way), which means theyll be a brown or green color instead of the white that the outer shells boast.
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Place them in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir frequently.
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Within 2-3 minutes theyll take on a pretty golden brown and start to popthat means theyre done.
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Mix the sauce ingredients.
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It will make a very ugly, but tasty, sauce.
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Use your discretion with the oilmore will make it saucier while less will create more of a paste.
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Its all about your preference in state of matter and fat content.
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Add the hot noodles to the sauce and mix well.
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Separately, lightly mix the radishes, carrots, and red pepper.
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Wrestle the sauced noodles into 2 plates or bowls and top with the vegetable mixture.
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Finish with the toasted pumpkin seeds and scallions.