Adapted from Robin Robertson's Quick-Fix Vegetarian (healthy home-cooked meals in 30 minutes or less!!)
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons mirin (I have been using good quality sake lately)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (I have been using 1/2 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes that are at the bottom of the chili oil jar w/a bit of the oil)
1/4 cup tamari
2 tablespoons water
12 ounces soba noodles (or spaghetti, udon or linguine)
8 ounces broccoli florets
3 small-medium carrots, cut into thin coins
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced ginger
Toasted sesame seeds or gomasio
In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, brown sugar, mirin and red pepper flakes. Stir in the tamari and water.
Put the water on to boil for the pasta. When it's ready add your pasta and cook it until it is almost done. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli and carrots. Drain and rinse with cold water and then toss with the sesame oil. Set aside.
Heat the canola oil in a skillet. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add the noodles and vegetables and the sauce. Toss and heat through. Serve with toasted sesame seeds or gomasio sprinkled on top.
