Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon molasses
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 bunch sliced green onion
  • salt
  • 1/2 lb soba noodles (Japanese -Buckwheat noodles)

Method

  • Heat soy sauce until reduced by half.
  • Turn to low and add molasses.
  • Warm briefly and transfer to bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients except noodles.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Boil noodles about 3 minutes.
  • Drain and plunge in ice water.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • Combine with sauce and chill.