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Soy Sauce and Sesame Noodle Salad Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 oz. soba noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot for boiling noodles
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Chef's knife

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and garlic.
3. Add cooked soba noodles to the mixing bowl and toss to coat with the sauce.
4. Add chopped scallions, cilantro, and peanuts to the mixing bowl and toss to combine.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the noodle salad.
6. Serve chilled.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 290
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Protein: 10g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Substitute soba noodles with spaghetti or linguine.
- Substitute rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Substitute peanuts with cashews or almonds.

Variations:
- Add shredded chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Add sliced cucumbers or carrots for extra crunch.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra spice.

Tips and tricks:
- Rinse cooked soba noodles under cold water to prevent them from sticking together.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Make the noodle salad ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover noodle salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Noodle salad is best served chilled and does not need to be reheated.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve noodle salad in individual bowls or on a large platter.
- Garnish with extra chopped scallions, cilantro, and peanuts.

Garnishes:
- Chopped scallions
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped peanuts
- Sesame seeds

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed broccoli
- Roasted asparagus
- Mixed greens salad with a simple vinaigrette

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the noodle salad is too dry, add a splash of soy sauce or rice vinegar to loosen it up.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to rinse cooked soba noodles under cold water to prevent them from becoming mushy.

Food history:
- Soba noodles are a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour.

Flavor profiles:
- Salty, sweet, and nutty with a hint of spice.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a light lunch or dinner.

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