soba with sesame peanut sauce

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Mar 23, 2016

A nice Asian side dish that goes very well with seafood skewers. I personally add a little more peanut butter because I like the taste and to thicken the sauce a little more.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces soba noodles (buckwheat noodles)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 5 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger
  • 1 - garlic clove
  • 2 - green onions
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ricce vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup warm water

How To Make soba with sesame peanut sauce

  • Step 1
    Cook noodles in 4 quarts rapidly boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, or until just tender.
  • Step 2
    Refresh under cold water and drain.
  • Step 3
    Toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  • Step 4
    Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Transfer seeds to a bowl.
  • Step 6
    Mince ginger and garlic.
  • Step 7
    Finely chop green part of green onions and mince the rest.
  • Step 8
    Combine half the sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, white part of onions, sesame oil, peanut butter, warm water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hot pepper oil and sugar.
  • Step 9
    Correct seasoning, adding soy sauce or vinegar to taste. (May be prepared ahead to this stage.)
  • Step 10
    Just before serving, toss noodles with sauce.
  • Step 11
    Sprinkle with reserved green onions and sesame seeds and serve.

Discover More

Category: Pasta Sides
Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: Japanese
Method: Stove Top

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