Sesame Soba Noodles with Bok Choy

Name: Sesame Soba Noodles with Bok Choy
Yield: Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients: toasted sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp; dried soba noodles, 8 oz (250 g); olive oil, 2 Tbsp; fresh ginger, 1 Tbsp minced or grated; garlic, 1 clove, pressed or minced; baby bok choy, 1 lb (500 g), trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces; toasted sesame oil, 2 Tbsp; low-sodium soy sauce, 1 Tbsp; fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp

Preparation info

Makes
4
Servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy in a Hurry

By Karen Ansel and Charity Ferreira

Published 2012

About

Soba noodles are typically made from buckwheat flour, although some are a blend of buckwheat and regular wheat; either will work well in this recipe. The key to cooking them is to boil them gently in plenty of water and then rinse them immediately under cold water.

Ingredients

dried soba noodles, 8 oz (250 g)
olive oil, 2 Tbsp

Dinner
Noodles
Vegan

Method

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add soba and cook gently, stirring once or twice, just until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain in a colander, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking water, and immediately place noodles under cold running water to cool and rinse well.</