Kale and Sesame Soba Noodles

Kale and Sesame Soba Noodles

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1/2 bunch kale (about 5 to 6 large kale leaves)
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 shallot
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
• 6 ounces dried soba noodles
• 2 teaspoons furikake, or substitute toasted white sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Rinse the kale, remove the hard stems, and chop the leaves into bite-sized pieces. Julienne or grate the carrots. Thinly sliced the shallot. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and honey.
2. Bring a medium pot of water to boil. (You can also do steps 2 and 3 simultaneously.) Add the soba noodles and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain under cool water, then toss with the soy-sesame mixture.
3. Bring another medium pot of water to boil. Add the kale leaves and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water, then squeeze out the excess water.
4. Add the kale, carrots, and sliced shallots to the pot with the noodles and toss. Transfer to plates, then top with furikake.

Source: appetiteforchina