Step 1: Preparing Your Mise en Place
- 1- 9 oz (250 gr) pkg soba noodles, cooked and chilled
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1/3 cup daikon, julienned
- 1/4 cup green onions, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp Thai basil, torn or chopped
- 3 tbsp cilantro, torn or chopped
- 2 tbsp black sesame seeds
To prepare your mise en place, cook and chill the noodles and then gather and prepare the vegetables and herbs.
Step 2: Making the Asian Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 3 tbsp honey, agave or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp fresh chile, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
In a small bowl (or jar), whisk all of the ingredients together.
Use as a marinade or with salads, such as this Sweet & Sour Tofu.

