Soba Noodle Salad with Seared Tuna
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 ounces uncooked soba (buckwheat noodles)
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 pound sushi-grade tuna steak
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped English cucumber
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup julienne-cut radishes
- 1/6 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/8 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
- 3/4 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
Directions
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Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Drain; set aside.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of tuna with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place tuna in pan, and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Transfer to a platter; cool slightly. Cut tuna into 6 equal pieces.
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Combine noodles, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cucumber, and remaining ingredients except sesame seeds in a large bowl; toss well to combine. Arrange 1 cup noodle mixture onto each of 6 plates. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds and 1 tuna piece.