How to Make Soba with Toasted Sesame Seed Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Japanese cuisine is known for its delicate flavors and emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Soba noodles are a staple in Japanese cooking, made from buckwheat flour and often served in a sauce or broth. In this recipe, we will be making a delicious and nutty toasted sesame seed sauce to pair with the soba noodles, creating a dish that is both satisfying and bursting with flavor.

The key to this recipe is the toasted sesame seed sauce, which is a simple blend of toasted sesame ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • 8 ounces dried soba noodles
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cups broccoli florets

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour the sesame seeds onto a rimmed baking sheet. Toast the seeds in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are a rich brown around the edges.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook them for 5 to 6 minutes, or until they are just tender. Drain them, rinse them well with cold water, and drain them again.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and green onions. Add the noodles, and the toasted sesame seeds. Toss well, then stir in the broccoli. Let the dish sit for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
  • Nutrition

    355 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1037mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 65mg
    • Calcium: 247mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 526mg