Toasted Sesame Seeds
Chili Oil to taste
Sesame Seed Oil to taste
Olive Oil to taste
Soy Sauce to taste
1 Red Bell Pepper Julienned
1 Carrots julienned (I used a mandolin)
1 bunch Green Onion
1/4 c Cilantro chopped finely
Rice Vinegar to taste
Napa Cabbage
Shrimp marinated in your favorite sauce I just used teryaki sauce with fresh garlic
Fresh Garlic to taste ( I used approx 6 medium cloves) minced and cooked for a minute in olive oil
Fresh Ginger to taste
Black Pepper
asparagus &/or broccolini blanched
Above are the ingredients I used. It was inspired by the recipe below:
- 1 package soba noodles
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced or julienned
- 5 green onions, bottom 4 inches, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced napa cabbage
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced or julienned
- 1/2 cup julienned bok choy
- 1 cup bean sprouts, optional
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
- 4 tablespoons unsalted peanuts, for garnish
Directions
In a medium stock pot, boil water, add salt and cook noodles. When finished, place noodles in an ice water bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
In a medium bowl combine, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, hot chili oil, hoisin and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix thoroughly and then combine prepared vegetables and noodles.
Garnish with sesame seeds and peanuts.