Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • One 16-ounce jar kimchi (or homemade equivalent)
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil, plus more for coating noodles
  • 6 ounces soba noodles
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup shredded Napa cabbage
  • Sesame seeds, to garnish

Instruction

  • In a large pot, bring a lot of generously salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, strain the kimchi brine into a large bowl, add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Taste and adjust to your tastes. Then roughly chop the kimchi and stir it into the marinade.
  • Once the water is boiling, add the shrimp and cook until just pink, about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on the size of shrimp. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and immediately place into the marinade. Cover, and let sit at room temperature for a half an hour, then transfer to the fridge while you finish prepping the rest of the salad. (The shrimp will keep in the fridge for 2 days.)
  • Bring the water back to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. When they’re done, drain them, coat them with sesame oil to prevent sticking, and let cool.
  • Add the soba and cabbage to the shrimp and toss to combine. Taste and adjust accordingly. Garnish with sesame seeds.