Garlic Sesame Soba Noodles
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Garlic Sesame Soba Noodles
Description
This recipe starts by cooking soba noodles according to package instructions. A sauce is created by whisking together freshly minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili paste, which provides a balance of pungent, spicy, and umami flavors. Leafy greens such as yu choy are briefly wilted in a pan before adding the noodles and sauce, allowing the flavors to blend and the greens to soften slightly while retaining some bite.
The noodles and greens are combined and cooked together for a short time to marry the flavors, then garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. The dish has a mix of soft noodles, tender greens, and crunchy elements from sesame seeds.
Variations can include adjusting chili for heat, adding an acid like lemon or vinegar for brightness, or incorporating protein like tofu or tempeh. Adding a touch of sugar or maple syrup can balance the savory flavors, and tahini or peanut butter can create a creamier sauce if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 soba noodles 8-ounce packages
- 5 garlic large cloves, minced
- 1 Tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon chili paste or to taste
- yu choy or a green veggie of choice like broccolini or bok choy, chopped
- green onion sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook soba noodles according to package instructions.
- In a standard-size bowl, whisk together the garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili paste.
- In a large pot or saucepan, add yu choy (or vegetable of choice) to wilt slightly. Then add cooked noodles to this pan along with sauce and green onions. Cook about 1 minute, mixing together all elements.
- Top with sesame seeds.
Notes
- To increase spiciness, add red pepper flakes or chili oil for chili garlic noodles.
- A small splash of lemon, lime juice, or rice wine vinegar adds brightness and depth.
- A pinch of sugar or maple syrup can balance flavors when acid is added.
- Add protein like crispy tofu, tempeh, or chicken strips to boost protein content.
- For creamier sauce, stir in tahini or peanut butter.
- Shredded nori can be used as a garnish for added flavor when available.
- Add quick-cooking stir-fried vegetables like broccolini or bok choy for variety and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2049mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 643IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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