5 from 186 votes
Garlic Sesame Soba Noodles
Garlic Sesame Soba Noodles are cooked soba noodles tossed with a savory sauce made from minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili paste. Wilted leafy greens like yu choy add freshness and texture, and the dish is finished with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for nutty notes and crunch. It’s a flavorful, noodle-based dish with Asian-inspired ingredients.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
327 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
% 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.