Black Sesame Otsu Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon pine nuts
• 1 teaspoon sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup / 2 oz / 60 g black sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 tablespoons natural cane sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons shoyu, tamari, or soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons mirin
• Scant 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Fine-grain sea salt
• 12 ounces / 340 g soba noodles
• 12 ounces / 340 g extra-firm tofu
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch green onions, white and light green parts, thinly sliced