Soba noodles with olives, sun-dried tomatoes and rice vinegar dressing

Method

1. Soak the Chinese mushrooms in hot water for 20 minutes, until softened. Drain the mushrooms, then slice them, discarding the stems.

2. Cook the soba noodles according to the packet instructions, then drain and refresh them under running cold water. Add a few dashes of sesame oil to the noodles stop them sticking, and set aside.

3. Heat a wok over high heat and add the groundnut oil. Add the garlic and mushrooms and stir-fry for 1 minute or until the mushrooms are cooked.

4. For the dressing: combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

5. To serve, place the noodles in a bowl. Add the mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and olives and toss well. Pour over the dressing, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and shredded mint or rocket leaves. Chill before serving.

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Ingredients

5 dried Chinese mushrooms
120g dried Soba noodles
2-3 drops Sesame oil
1 tbsp groundnut oil
1 garlic clove, crushed and finely chopped
6 sun-dried Tomatoes, sliced
10 black olives, pitted

For the dressing

2 tbsp toasted Sesame oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar or Mirin
2 tbsp light Soy sauce

To serve

3 tbsp toasted Sesame seeds
handful mint leaves or rocket leaves, shredded

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