Soba Noodles with Sesame Dressing - Chef Recipe by Danielle Alvarez Recipe | NZGFG

Ingredients

• 180 g dried soba noodles
• 1 bok choy, split in half
• 2 tsp neutral oil
• 100 g mushrooms (shiitake, oyster or wood ear), sliced
• 6 spring onions (scallions), thinly sliced
• Sesame dressing:
• 1 tsp red or white miso
• 2 Tbs tahini
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 Tbs rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tsp light soy sauce
• 2 tsp maple syrup or honey
• 2 Tbs water
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• Crunchy chilli oil:
• 100 g French shallot (about 2 large shallots), finely diced
• 250mL neutral oil
• 40 g garlic (about 8 cloves), peeled and thinly sliced
• 40 g sliced almonds, finely chopped
• 1 Tbs sesame seeds
• 1 star anise pod
• 3 Tbs Aleppo or Korean chilli flakes (see note)
• 2 tsp white (granulated) sugar