Cold Buckwheat Noodles Miso Dressing (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Sesame Miso Dressing

01 - 4 tbsp miso paste
02 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
03 - 1.5 tbsp maple syrup
04 - 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (sambal oelek or sriracha)
05 - 1 tsp sesame oil
06 - 2 tsp soy sauce
07 - 2 tbsp water

→ Noodles

08 - 8 oz dried soba noodles
09 - 1 cup shelled edamame
10 - 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
11 - 1.5 cups bean sprouts
12 - 1/4 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped
13 - 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
14 - 1/4 cup crushed cashews

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Boil a large pot of water for the soba noodles. If using frozen edamame, prepare a second pot of boiling water or microwave according to package instructions.
02 - Whisk together miso paste, rice vinegar, maple syrup, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, and water in a small bowl or shake in a container until fully combined. Set aside.
03 - Cook soba noodles in the boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to remove excess starch and stop cooking.
04 - While the noodles cook, thinly slice the carrots and prepare other vegetables. Cook the edamame according to package instructions if not pre-cooked.
05 - In a large bowl, combine carrots, bean sprouts, fresh mint, cilantro, edamame, cold soba noodles, and dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
06 - Serve the noodles garnished with crushed cashews, sesame seeds, and spring onions, if desired.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container. Serve chilled or at room temperature.