Japanese "Pad Thai" with Soba Noodles and 6 Miles

First, we ran 6 miles. And it was windy. And not fun.

But more importantly, I made this fabulous international meal of food for dinner. Hey, you can't run if you don't eat, right?

This is a Runner's World International recipe, and it's awesome. Here are the stats:
CALORIES PER SERVING: 577
CARBS: 59 G
FIBER: 3 G
PROTEIN: 41 G
FAT: 19 G

Check out that protein! You'll be full for days! Don't worry about the fat content... Sesame Oil provides much of it, and it's not awful for you. Plus, it's dinner, and it's under 600 calories. Awesome.

Ingredients:
6 tablespoons reduced sodium tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil (such as Leblanc)
1 tablespoon unsweetened peanut butter
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
10 ounces soba noodles
2 cups shredded cooked chicken, warmed or room temperature
5 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Now, let me walk you through the process.

1. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk the tamari, sesame oil, peanut butter, vinegar, 2 tablespoons water, ginger, and garlic.

In a pot, boil 3 quarts of water. Add noodles and stir. cook until tender (5 minutes).

Drain in a colander; run hot water over the noodles until the water runs clear. (If the noodles aren't washed, they'll be starchy and sticky.) Drain thoroughly again.

Add noodles to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Add chicken and scallions; toss again. (I poached my chicken: 2 chicken breasts, cover with water. Add a couple shakes of herbs de provence and a bay leaf. Bring everything to a boil. Once it is boiling, immediately turn it down to a simmer for 10 minutes. Then remove from heat, and let sit for another 15-20 minutes--I went with 19 minutes. Then I shredded it with a fork.)

Garnish with sesame seeds, peanuts, and cilantro. (I chopped up some unsalted peanuts in a food processor. Awesomeness. Note the wine. The wine is important. It makes your cooking better. It makes everything better. Just saying.)

Serves four.

Enjoy!