Sesame Soba Noodle Salad

Ingredients

• Soba (Buckwheat) Noodles

  200 g

  $1.54

• Frozen Shelled Edamame

  150 g

  $0.80

• Cucumber

  1 medium

  $0.80

• Spring onions

  2 stalks

  $0.18

• White Miso Paste

  1 tbsp

  $0.08

• Toasted Sesame Oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.11

• Soy sauce

  1 tbsp

  $0.04

• Rice Vinegar

  1 tbsp

  $0.04

• Pure Maple Syrup

  1 tsp

  $0.06

• Sesame seeds

  1 tbsp

  $0.12

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Preparation

1. 1

   Boil soba noodles in unsalted water for 4 to 5 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse vigorously under cold water to remove starch.

2. 2

   Boil shelled edamame in salted water for 3 minutes, drain, and cool.

3. 3

   Whisk together white miso paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup until emulsified.

4. 4

   Thinly slice the cucumber into ribbons or half-moons and finely chop the spring onions.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the chilled noodles, edamame, and sliced cucumber.

6. 6

   Pour the miso-sesame dressing over the bowl and toss thoroughly until noodles are evenly coated.

7. 7

   Scatter toasted sesame seeds and chopped spring onions over the top before serving chilled.