Ingredients

  • 12 cup sesame seeds
  • 8 ounces dried soba noodles
  • 14 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar or 4 teaspoons Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
  • 2 12 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 12 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 12 cup thinly sliced chicken breast, poached (optional)
  • 12 cup firm tofu, julienned (optional)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Pour the sesame seeds onto a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Toast the seeds in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until they are a rich brown around the edges.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the noodles and cook them for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they are just tender.
  • (Check the package for best cooking time as it will vary by the thickness of your noodles.)
  • Drain them, rinse them well with cold water, and drain them again.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and green onions.
  • Add the noodles, and the toasted sesame seeds.
  • Toss well, then stir in the broccoli.
  • Let the dish sit for 20 minutes at room temperature before serving.