Ingredients

  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 34 lb medium raw shrimp
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled seeded sliced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 13 cup sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 14 teaspoon hot chili oil
  • 12 lb buckwheat noodle, cooked drained rinsed in cold water (soba)

Method

  • Bring a quart of water to a boil.
  • Drop in the bean sprouts.
  • When the water returns to the boil, remove the sprouts with a slotted spoon, drain them and set aside.
  • Add the shrimp to the boiling water.
  • When the water returns to a full boil, the shrimp will have turned pink.
  • Remove shrimp and drain.
  • As soon as the shrimp are cool enough to handle, shell, devein and slice them in half lengthwise.
  • Combine shrimp, bean sprouts and cucumbers and mix with ginger, scallions, coriander, sherry, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce and hot chili oil.
  • Place cooled, drained noodles in a bowl, toss with the shrimp mixture and serve.
  • Can also be made the day before and served chilled.