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Spicy Soba Noodles
5 from 3 votes

Spicy Soba Noodles

These spicy soba noodles bring bold flavor with nutty noodles, crisp veggies, and a fiery sauce. A quick and easy Japantown-inspired dinner!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • 5 ounces soba noodles or buckwheat noodles
  • 8 ounces tofu dried and sliced into ½-inch thick pieces, firm
  • 3 medium green onions sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium carrot cut into thin matchsticks
  • 3 radish cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • sesame seeds or chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
  • 1 tablespoons sriracha depending on desired heat level
  • 1 tablespoon White miso paste or sweet miso paste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients
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  1. Peel and mince the ginger and garlic. In a small bowl, whisk together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha, and miso paste until smooth.
  2. Peel the carrot and cut into thin matchsticks approximately 1 inch long. Cut the radishes into matchsticks of a similar size.
  3. Slice the green onions into 1-inch pieces. Drain and dry the tofu, then cut into pieces approximately ½ inch thick and 1 to 2 inches long.
Cook the Noodles
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions until just chewy. Drain and rinse with lukewarm water to remove excess starch.
Cook the Vegetables and Tofu
  1. In a large pan over medium heat, add the carrot and cook for 1 minute, stirring lightly.
  2. Add the tofu and continue cooking for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the radishes and green onions, cooking for 1 additional minute until just warm.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
  2. Remove from heat and add the cooked soba noodles. Toss until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
  3. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • This dish can be served hot or cold.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This dish can be served hot or cold.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Sodium 1392mg (58%) Potassium 296mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 3559IU (71%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 140mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Sodium 1392mg 58%
Potassium 296mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 3559IU 71%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 140mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.