Soba Noodles with Sesame Seeds and Shiso Leaves

We received a sushi-making basket for Christmas from my brother-in-law that included a package of soba noodles and this awesome seasoning, "Eden Shake," which is described as "sesame and sea vegetable seasoning." Well let me tell you, I am eating that seasoning like it was a bag of nuts! The sesame seeds are so tender, as if toasted for snacking, and the shiso leaves in the blend are exquisite. Soba noodles are basically a buckwheat flour Japanese noodle. Shiso leaves are from the mint family and this seasoning from Eden Foods contains a pickled and powdered preparation that is excellent. I created this recipe the other day, and felt very healthy eating it! If you've read many of my blog entries, you have probably figured out that I'm all about the cream and the butter. But, a healthy dish every now and then is ok.

Soba Noodles with Sesame Seeds and Shiso Leaves

1/4 cup organic sesame oil (unrefined)
1 tablespoon Eden Shake Sesame and Sea Vegetable Seasoning
2 tablespoons Mirin
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (8 oz.) package soba noodles

Whisk together all ingredients, except for soba noodles, in a large bowl. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain in a colander. Add hot noodles to mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately!

Makes about 2 servings

Photo Credit: John Sparano