Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

==Description==
This recipe was in my Inbox one morning, and it's become one of my favorite dishes. It's supposed to be a side dish, but it's very good for indulging late at night on your own when you feel like a midnight nosh.
===Ingredients===
* 1/4 cup sesame seeds<BR>
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil<BR>
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce<BR>
* 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine)<BR>
* 2 teaspoons rice vinegar<BR>
* 1 teaspoon salt<BR>
* 8 ounces soba noodles<BR>
* 3 medium radishes, cut into 1/8 inch rounds and then into 1/8 inch strips<BR>
* 2 medium scallions, trimmed and sliced thin on bias<BR>
* 1/2 cup bean sprouts
===Directions===
Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 2 1/2 minutes.<BR>
Set 1 tablespoon seeds aside.<BR>
Place the remaining seeds in the jar of a blender.<BR>
Add the oil and process on low speed for 10 seconds.<BR>
Scrape down the sides of the blender and process for another 10 seconds.<BR>
Add the soy sauce, mirin, and vinegar and process to combine, about 5 seconds.<BR>
Set the dressing aside.<BR>
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot.<BR>
Add the salt and soba noodles and boil until al dente, about 4 minutes.<BR>
Drain the noodles in a colander and return them to the cooking pot.<BR>
Add cold water to the pot, swishing the noodles around to wash away the starch.<BR>
Drain well.<BR>
Transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing.<BR>
Let stand 5 minutes.<BR>
Add the radishes, scallions, sprouts, and reserved tablespoon sesame seeds and toss to combine.<BR>
Serve immediately.
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==See also==
Category: Japanese Snacks
Category: Japanese Salads
Category:Japanese Recipes
Category: Bean sprouts Salad Recipes
category:bean sprouts Recipes
category:soba Recipes
category:oil Recipes
category:rice vinegar Recipes
category:sesame seed Recipes
category:sake Recipes
category:rice wine Recipes
category:radish Recipes
category:vinegar Recipes
category:mirin Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:salt Recipes