Sesame Cold Noodles

Sesame Cold Noodles

Ingredients: makes 8 servings 

8 oz soba noodles (or any noodles of your choice)

½ small red cabbage, finely chopped

2 carrots, peeled into ribbons

1 bell pepper, finely sliced (preferably red)

1 bunch green onions, finely chopped

½ bunch cilantro, finely chopped

16 oz shelled edamame

3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

24 oz cooked shrimp (about 3 oz per serving)

Asian sesame with ginger and soy dressing (e.g., Ken’s Steak House brand)

Optional: Crushed peanuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare the noodles:

   • Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and chill in the fridge.

2. Toast the sesame seeds:

   • While noodles cool, toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat until fragrant and golden.

3. Mix the base:

   • In a large bowl, combine fully cooled noodles with all chopped veggies, edamame, and toasted sesame seeds.

4. Cook the shrimp:

   • Thaw shrimp by running under cold water, then pat dry. 

   • Heat a pan with cooking oil and 1 tbsp garlic over medium-high heat. 

   • Once fragrant, sear shrimp on both sides for 1–2 minutes.

   • Remove from heat and toss shrimp with 2 tbsp of the sesame dressing. Let cool before adding to the noodle mix.

5. Assemble:

   • Divide noodles and veggie mix into 8 bowls or containers. Add shrimp. Pack 2 tbsp of dressing separately for each serving.

6. To serve:

   • Store containers in the fridge. When ready to eat, pour dressing over noodles, shake or stir to combine, and top with crushed peanuts if desired.

   • Enjoy!