Engineered Cooking

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles just until tender - refer to instructions on packaging - stirring occasionally so the noodles don't clump. Drain in a colander and rinse well under cold water, tossing to remove the starch.

2. While the noodles are cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sambuca objek chili paste, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.

3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the canola oil and heat until shimmering then add the chopped green onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and edges begin to brown.

4. Add the soy and sesame mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add the noodles and toss until the noodles everything is well incorporated. Add the remaining minced green onion and half of the sesame seeds. Garnish with the remaining seeds and serve cold or at room temperature.