Soba Noodle Salad
Lovely umami flavors in healthy green disguise.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon fermented black soy beans, rinsed well If you cannot find these just leave them out.
- 1/4 cup sake
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 ½ cups watercress or baby spinach. Chop the leaves a bit if they are large
- 200 grams (7 oz) soba noodles
- Sesame seeds to serve
- 4-5 green onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash the rinsed beans with a fork and add the sake, soy sauce, sesame oil, and water. Mix well and set aside.
- Wash and dry the greens and chop them a bit if the leaves are large. Set aside.
- Chop the green onions as well. Set aside.
- Cook the noodles according to instructions on the package. Drain well and transfer them to your serving bowl.
- Add the greens, onions, and the dressing to the noodles and toss to mix well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.