Japanese Sesame Soy Cold Pasta

Ingredients

• 180 g Spaghetti (or linguine)
• 1 small Cucumber
• 2 stalks Scallions
• 1 tbsp Sesame oil
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1 tsp Honey (or sugar)
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 clove Garlic, grated(optional)
• 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tsp Neutral oil (for pasta water)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse briefly under cold water to chill.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, thinly slice the cucumber and thinly slice the scallions. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated ginger, and (if using) grated garlic. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.

4. 4

   Toss the chilled pasta with the dressing until evenly coated. Add cucumber and scallions and toss again.

5. 5

   Serve immediately, or chill 5–10 minutes for extra refreshment.