Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

• soba noodles↗16 ounces

  can substitute spaghetti

• dark sesame oil, plus↗1⁄4 cup
• dark sesame oil↗1 teaspoon
• soy sauce↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• tahini↗1⁄4 cup
• rice wine vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• cayenne pepper↗

  to taste

• green onion, sliced thin↗1 bunch

  greens & whites

• toasted sesame seeds↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender, five to ten minutes. Rinse in cold water until cool. Drain and toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and set aside.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan over low heat, combine soy sauce and sugar. Simmer until syrupy, about ten minutes.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini, 1/4 cup sesame oil, vinegar and water and soy/sugar mixture until smooth. Season to taste with cayenne.

4. 4

   To serve, toss noodles with dressing, green onions and sesame seeds, reserving some seeds for garnish.