Asian Noodles

For over a year now my go to food in my pantry has been these

awesome soba noodles made with sweet potato and buckwheat

from King Soba. 

Stealing some wise words well written on the package

"the humble noodle is one of the most nourishing fast foods on earth..

these unusual noodles contain sweet potato -a source of dietary fiber and

antioxidants, and buckwheat - a gluten free plant which is a good source of

protein with a low glycemic index.

And, in my own words - they taste awesome!

Great texture, meaty bite, quick and inexpensive.

This recipe is a variation of the cold noodles we make at Lily's

I use far less oil and have added a few veggies.  

Honestly, most of the time if I'm hungry and in a hurry I don't 

bother chopping the veg and just use garlic, ginger and scallions

You can take this basic recipe and go anywhere you wish with 

ingredients, technique..... make it yours.

Ingredients:

I 9oz package of noodles, cooked as directed on package and run

under cold water, set aside

3-4 scallions, white and greens parts, thinly sliced

1-2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 inch piece of ginger, minced

pinch or more of red pepper flakes

Optional -

diced red pepper, carrots, green beans, asparagus, sautéed cabbage, etc.

3-4 T oil - I use grape seed or sunflower

(remember that canola is full of GMO's)

1-2 T sesame seeds, if you have them on hand and feel like adding them

2 T tamari

Place prepared noodles in a bowl and add scallions and veggies, if using

In a medium skillet, heat the oil and add ginger, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds (if using)

when ginger is sizzling and fragrant, doesn't take long, add the garlic and tamari, swirling pan

to combine and remove from heat - you don't want to burn your garlic -

Pour over noodles and toss to coat.

Enjoy!

Kyra