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 ==
* ¼ cup sesame seeds
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine)
* 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 8 ounces soba noodles
* 3 medium radishes, cut into ⅛ inch rounds and then into ⅛ inch strips
* 2 medium scallions, trimmed and sliced thin on bias
* ½ cup bean sprouts
== Directions ==
# Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, about 2½ minutes.
# Set 1 tablespoon seeds aside.
# Place the remaining seeds in the jar of a blender.
# Add the oil and process on low speed for 10 seconds.
# Scrape down the sides of the blender and process for another 10 seconds.
# Add the soy sauce, mirin, and vinegar and process to combine, about 5 seconds.
# Set the dressing aside.
# Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a medium pot.
# Add the salt and soba noodles and boil until al dente, about 4 minutes.
# Drain the noodles in a colander and return them to the cooking pot.
# Add cold water to the pot, swishing the noodles around to wash away the starch.
# Drain well.
# Transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl and toss with the dressing.
# Let stand 5 minutes.
# Add the radishes, scallions, sprouts, and reserved tablespoon sesame seeds and toss to combine.
# Serve immediately.
Category:Bean sprout Recipes
Category:Japanese Salads
Category:Japanese Snacks
Category:Mirin Recipes
Category:Radish Recipes
Category:Rice vinegar Recipes
Category:Sesame seed Recipes
Category:Soba Recipes