Miso Tahini Cold Soba

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Dried soba noodles
• 2 tablespoons White miso paste
• 3 tablespoons Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1.5 cups Sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Warm water

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath in a separate bowl.

2. 2

   Add the sugar snap peas to the boiling water for 60 seconds until bright green, then immediately plunge them into the ice bath.

3. 3

   In the same boiling water, cook the soba noodles according to package directions (usually 4-5 minutes).

4. 4

   Drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch, then drain well.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and warm water until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the cold noodles and blanched snap peas to the bowl with the dressing.

7. 7

   Toss everything gently until the noodles are evenly coated in the miso tahini sauce.

8. 8

   Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving chilled.