Soba Noodle Sushi

Soba Noodle Sushi

Serves 8 -10

Ingredients

1/2 pound (225 gm) soba noodles, blanched al dente
1/4 cup finely sliced spring onions (scallions), green part only
2 Tbsp light soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp wasabi oil (recipe follows)
1/4 cup pickled ginger, finely chopped
10 sheets of nori
1 cucumber, peeled and finely julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
Garnish:
Spring Onions (Scallions)
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Wasabi Oil
Soy Syrup

Method

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine soba noodles, spring onions (scallions), soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, wasabi oil, and pickled ginger.
2. Taste for seasoning.
3. On a sushi mat, place one sheet of nori, shiny side down.
4. On the bottom third of the nori, place a thin layer of the noodle mixture.
5. Place some cucumber and peppers on top.
6. Roll tightly.
7. Moisten the top edge of the nori with water to seal the sushi roll closed.
8. Slice and arrange sushi on a white platter.
9. Drizzle it with Wasabi Oil and Soy Syrup.
10. Garnish with spring onions (scallions) and sesame seeds.