Sesame Soba Noodles
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 to 4
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Course
Main Course
Sesame Soba Noodles
Description
Sesame Soba Noodles feature buckwheat-based soba noodles tossed in a dressing of rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, grated ginger, fresh garlic, and a hint of maple syrup or honey. The dressing balances acidity, saltiness, earthiness, and a touch of sweetness. After cooking the noodles until tender, they are rinsed in cold water to prevent starch-induced clumping and cooled.
The noodles are coated evenly with the sesame dressing and served with slices of avocado treated with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning, blanched snap peas, shelled edamame, and thinly sliced radishes (watermelon or red). Fresh mint leaves add herbal brightness, and sesame seeds provide a final nutty crunch. Additional tamari or toasted sesame oil can be drizzled for enhanced flavor.
This dish can be served cold or at room temperature as a refreshing and nutrient-rich meal or side. It complements many dishes and can be adapted to vegan diets by using maple syrup instead of honey, and gluten-free soba noodles can be substituted for those avoiding gluten.
Ingredients
Sesame Dressing
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tamari plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil plus more for serving, toasted
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 1 garlic grated, clove
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey
For the Soba Noodles
- 6 ounces soba noodles
- lemon for squeezing, wedge
- 2 avocado sliced
- 2 cups snap peas blanched
- ¼ cup edamame
- 1 watermelon radish or 2 red radishes, very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mint leaf fresh
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and maple syrup. Set aside.
- Bring an unsalted pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well in cold water. This helps to remove starches that cause clumping. Toss the noodles with the dressing and divide into 2 to 4 bowls. Squeeze fresh lemon juice onto the avocado slices and add to the bowls along with the snap peas, edamame, radish, mint, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Drizzle with more tamari or sesame oil, if desired.
Notes
- Use tamari suitable for gluten-free if needed; consider gluten-free soba noodles for a gluten-free version.
- To make the recipe vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup in the dressing.
- Toss avocado slices with fresh lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
- Rinsing soba noodles under cold water after cooking removes starch and reduces clumping.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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