Soba Noodles with Miso-Sesame Sauce

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This is a great dish for providing general nutrition and make a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.  We recommend serving with extra vegetables such as stir-fried mushrooms or bok choy.

Ingredients

• 1 Medium Cucumber
• 1 Sheet of nori sweet seaweed (optional)
• 8 oz dried soba noodles
• 1/2 cup of water plus extra for cooking the noodles
• 4 tablespoons of white miso
• 3 1/2 tbsp tahini or sesame paste
• 2tbsp lemon juice
• 1tbsp mirin wine
• 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into match sticks 
• 2 green onions, chopped and roots and tough tips discarded 

Directions 

1. Peel the cucumber. Slice in in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds.  Cut into matchstick-shaped pieces
2. Cut the nori into 1/4 by 1/2 inch pieces and set aside
   
3. Cook the soba in boiling water for 4 to 5 mins until al dente, then rinse, drain, and set aside
   
4. Warm the 1/2 cup of water
   
5. In a small bowl mix together the miso, tahini, lemon juice, mirin, and grated ginger.  Add the warm water a little a time until the mixture is desired consistency (don't worry if there is left over water)
6. Place the noodles, cucumber, carrot, and green onions in a serving dish and toss with the sauce. Garnish with Nori.  
7. Add any extra veggies you like! I often add cooked soy beans and broccoli 

From Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen