Spicy Cold Soba Noodles

Spicy cold soba noodles coated in sesame-soy dressing with a touch of chili oil for heat are a great side dish, or add protein for a complete meal.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chili oil, or more to taste
• 1 pound dried soba noodles
• 0.5 cup sliced scallions, divided
• 0.66666668653488 cup soy sauce
• 0.5 cup sesame oil
• 0.5 cup sesame tahini

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring soy sauce to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Off heat, stir in molasses.

Step 2

Whisk sesame oil, tahini, balsamic vinegar, and chili oil together in a bowl; slowly whisk in soy sauce mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup scallions.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook soba in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Immediately drain; rinse thoroughly in cold water.

Step 4

Toss noodles and sauce together; sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup scallions and sesame seeds on top. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.