Ingredients

  • 8 oz dried soba noodles
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sake or vodka
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Asian chili sauce (see Notes)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken stock or water
  • 2 green onions, white part with a bit of green, thinly sliced
  • Sesame oil

Method

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender to the bite, about 7 minutes.
  • Drain, rinse well in cold running water and drain again.
  • Toss with sesame oil.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl or deep platter and set aside.
  • Broccoli Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sake, cornstarch, sugar, chili sauce and pepper to taste.
  • Mix well and set aside.
  • In a skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
  • Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add broccoli and toss to coat.
  • Sprinkle with stock.
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds.
  • Arrange broccoli mixture over noodles, sprinkle with green onions and drizzle with sesame oil.
  • Serve immediately or let cool to room temperature.