Cold soba noodle salad with cucumber and shiitake
Delight in the refreshing blend of cold soba noodles, crunchy cucumber, and savory shiitake mushrooms in this delectable salad burst of flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons natural, unsweetened, salted peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons rice wine or sake
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 3 tablespoons Chinese sesame paste or tahini
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 5 tablespoons roasted peanut oil (see Note)
- 450g dried Chinese egg noodles
- 1/2 large seedless cucumber—peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into fine matchsticks
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced
- Ma la oil
Instructions:
- Blend together ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, peanut butter, sugar, vinegar, rice wine, garlic, sesame paste, shallot, and 3 tablespoons of peanut oil until a smooth sauce forms. Place the sauce in a bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.
- Boil the noodles in a large pot of water until they are firm when bitten. Drain the noodles and rinse them with cold water until they are cool. Remove excess water and dry the noodles; then, place them in a bowl and mix with the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut oil. Combine the noodles with the peanut-sesame sauce until evenly coated. Top with cucumber, scallions, and a drizzle of Ma La Oil, ensuring to leave behind any solid spices.
Summary:
- Calories: 1398 kcal
- Fat: 55 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Carbs: 207 g
- Potassium: 2892 mg
- Magnesium: 400 mg