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Alice Sun•
January 8, 2024
The shift from summer to fall is one of my favorite times for a few reasons:
But every year, I fall into the same pattern: my skin gets oily, then drier and drier as they humidity of summer is leaving us. And this year, with the excitement (and let’s face it, stress) of starting a new job, my body decided to protest with her classic inflammatory response.
But, in this whirlwind of change, I discovered a silver lining - a quick 5-minute sesame noodle soba dish. Simple, delicious, and packed with ingredients that do wonders for both my palate and my well-being. This bowl of comfort not only nourishes my skin but also helps to calm my body’s inflammation.
Here’s how to make it for 2:
Start by prepping your sauce, which is combining the garlic (1 tsp), soy sauce (1 Tbsp), rice vinegar (1 Tbsp), tahini (sesame paste) (1 Tbsp), bouillon powder (1 tsp), sugar (1 tsp), chili flakes (1 tsp), and roasted sesame seeds (1 Tbsp)
Bring the water to a boil in a pot, then cook the soba noodles (1 bunch) according to package instructions
Once the noodles are done in a few mins, take 1/4 cup of noodle water and combine with the sauce, stirring vigorously
If the sauce is too loose, add more tahini (sesame paste) 1 tbsp at a time
You ultimately want the sauce to have a semi thick texture that coats the noodles but not so thick that it’s like peanut butter
Add in the noodles (1 bunch), then top with scallions, cucumber (2), and a little more sesame seeds!
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