Spicy Cold Soba Noodles

These cold soba noodles are my son's favorite snack! You can adjust the amount of heat by increasing or omitting the chili oil. A great side dish or add tofu, chicken, or shrimp 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
• ½ cup sesame oil
• ⅔ cup soy sauce
• ½ cup sliced scallions, divided
• ½ cup sesame tahini
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chili oil, or more to taste
• 1 pound dried soba noodles

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. Remove soy sauce from the heat and stir in molasses.

Step 2

Whisk sesame oil, tahini, balsamic vinegar, and chili oil together in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in soy sauce mixture. Stir in 1/2 of the scallions.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Combine noodles and sauce. Sprinkle remaining scallions and sesame seeds over top and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.