Soba Noodle Salad With Grilled Sirloin Recipes

SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
• Bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Separate the noodles and drop them into the boiling water, stirring once or twice. When the water begins to boil, add 1 cup of cold water. Repeat this procedure twice cooking until the noodles are just tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water until completely cooled, rubbing gently with hands to remove all surface starch and drain well.
• Toss the noodles with the dressing and arrange the daikon, sprouts, onion, green onions, sesame seeds, and a dash of seven-spice powder over the top.

SO GOOD SOBA NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and place in a large mixing bowl.
• In a blender, combine the soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, brown sugar and chili paste. Blend until the sauce is smooth and has a thick but pourable consistency. If it is too thick, add a tablespoon or 2 of hot water to thin. Add the sesame seeds and give it a quick pulse.
• Pour the sauce onto the noodles and mix thoroughly to coat. Mix in the scallions, cucumbers and carrots and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

SOBA NOODLE SALAD WITH GRILLED PLUMS

Steps:

• For the honey-sesame vinaigrette: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, scallions, ginger and black pepper. Mix well to combine. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
• For the grilled red plums: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the quartered plums in a small mixing bowl and toss with the canola oil. Sprinkle the plums with the sugar. Scrape and oil the grill grates. Place the plums on the grill, flesh side down, and grill until caramelized and slightly charred on both sides, about 10 minutes total. Remove the plums to a plate and set aside.
• For the soba noodle salad: Bring one gallon of water to a boil in a stockpot. Add the soba and stir to submerge. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the noodles for 5 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse the soba well under cold running water to remove all of the starch. Drain well and refrigerate.
• In a large bowl, combine the chilled soba noodles, Napa cabbage, shiitakes, carrots, cucumbers and red peppers. Toss with the honey-sesame vinaigrette. Plate the salad on a large serving platter and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and grilled plums.