Ingredients:
1/2 cup sesame seeds
8 ounces dried soba noodles
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
4 teaspoons white sugar or 4 teaspoons Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
5 green onions, chopped
3 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup thinly sliced chicken breasts, poached (optional)
1/2 cup firm tofu, julienned (optional)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
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.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 65 min.