Soba not oil
Oil would prevent the dressing from sticking to the noodles. Cold rinsing and thorough dripping are sufficient for gluing.
Japanese Inspired Recipe
Cold sesame cucumber noodle salad
For this noodle salad, soba is thoroughly rinsed cold after cooking. Tahin, sesame oil, soy sauce, lime and chilli produce a dressing that is smooth stirred with noodle water.
Total time
26 min
Calories
430 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Soba noodles loose and keep the sesame dressing creamy
Soba release a lot of starch and stick together quickly without cold rinsing. Wash them under running water after draining until they are completely cold. The dressing may initially have a slightly liquid effect, because the noodles absorb moisture when pulling and bind the sesame more strongly.
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Recipe
Cold sesame cucumber noodle salad
Cool soba noodles, cucumber and carrot meet a creamy sesame dressing with soy sauce and rice vinegar. The salad tastes fresh, nutty and slightly spicy.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cut vegetables
Halve cucumber lengthwise, remove watery seeds with a spoon and cut into thin crescents. Cut carrots into fine pencils, spring onions into rings.
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2
Cook Soba Closely
Cook noodles according to the package, usually for 5 to 6 minutes. Remove 80 ml of cooking water before draining.
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3
Rinse cold noodles
Place Soba in a sieve and move thoroughly with your hands under cold water until they are cold and no longer feel strong. Drain very well.
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4
Stir sesame dressing
Mix tahin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey and chilli. Add gradually 4 to 6 tablespoons of cooking water until the dressing flows creamy.
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5
Finish salad
Mix the pasta and vegetables with the dressing. Let them rest for ten minutes, season again and serve with spring onions and roasted sesame.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Cold sesame cucumber noodle salad
Crushing cucumber
In very juicy cucumbers, the core area dilutes the dressing. Remove the soft seeds and use the solid pulp.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Roast 250 g cubed natural tofu crispy and wipe it off with 1 tbsp soy sauce. Cooled it makes the salad more protein-rich.
Replace tahin with creamy peanut butter and sesame through chopped peanuts. Possibly, the dressing needs a tablespoon of more water.
Nutrition per serving
430kcal
58.0 gCarbohydrates
15.0 gProtein
16.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Cold sesame cucumber noodle salad
They were not rinsed thoroughly enough after cooking or were dry for too long. After draining, mix them promptly with the dressing.
Yes, up to a day. Keep some dressing back and stir it with a shot of water before serving, because Soba absorbs fluid.
Only soba made of 100 percent buckwheat is gluten-free. Many products contain wheat flour; therefore, if necessary, check the list of ingredients.
Thinly cut peppers, edamames or blanched pak choi add to the salad. You should mix very water-rich vegetables just before eating.
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