Sesame Soba with Quick-Pickled Cucumber
Cold noodles in a nutty sesame dressing, sharpened by ten-minute pickles.
Buckwheat noodles rinsed ice-cold and dipped in a nutty, salty sesame sauce. The answer to every too-hot evening.

Cook the soba according to the packet, about 5 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold running water, rubbing gently, until the noodles are completely cool.
Whisk the tahini, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, chili crisp and cold water into a pourable sauce.
Nest the noodles on plates, scatter with sesame and scallions, and dip as you eat.
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