GREEN TEA NOODLES WITH GOCHUJANG DIPPING SAUCE

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Green Tea Noodles with Gochujang Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Edward Lee

Categories     Low Fat     Dinner     Lunch     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Noodle     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the dashi:
3 dried anchovies or 3 tablespoons dried bonito flakes
1 small piece konbu (dried kelp), wiped lightly with a dry cloth
1 garlic clove, peeled
For the dipping sauce:
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
2 tablespoons finely grated cucumber
2 tablespoons finely grated daikon radish
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
For the noodles and assembly:
1 (7-ounce) package green tea soba noodles
1/2 medium cucumber, cut into matchsticks
Thai or regular basil leaves (for serving)

Steps:

  • Make the dashi:
  • Bring anchovies, konbu, garlic, and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over medium-high, stirring occasionally. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 7 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl; discard solids.
  • Make the dipping sauce:
  • Whisk gochujang, cucumber, radish, lime juice, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and 1 cup dashi in a medium bowl until well combined. Chill until cold.
  • To serve:
  • Cook soba noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked through but still chewy, 4-6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water immediately to stop the cooking process.
  • Divide noodles among 2 plates or bowls. Garnish with cucumber matchsticks and Thai basil leaves. Serve with dipping sauce on the side.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dashi can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

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