What's For Dinner: Asian Soba Noodles

Asian Style Soba Noodles with Vegetables

When I say Soba Noodles I will assume that not many people will know what I’m talking about. They are noodles made out of buckwheat, used in a lot of Asian cooking, and probably take 2-3 minutes to make. They’re basically miracle noodles.

So anyway, this recipe is one of my favorites. It’s hearty, full of flavor, and can be served hot or cold.

These are Soba Noodles, for those of you who don’t know.

It’s wicked simple, here’s what you need

1 bunch of Soba Noodles

 ¼ cup of Soy Sauce

1 tbsp. Honey

1 tsp. Ginger, minced

Chili Sauce (any kind you like, if you don’t like spice then leave it out)

¼ Onion, minced

¼ Bell Pepper, minced

¼ cup Carrot, minced

1 clove Garlic, minced

Peanut Oil (for flavor, olive oil works great as well)

3-4 Scallions, sliced thin

As for measurements, add more or less as you please. Taste the sauce as you go, stop chopping vegetables if you think it’s too much, or add more if you think it’s too little. Swap out vegetables as you have them also, don’t limit yourself to what I write down, ever! Use my recipes, and any recipe for that matter, as a base and make it your own!

Okay so, make your sauce first. Like I said, the noodles cook very quickly so you won’t have time to make the sauce while they boil.

Get a pot of salted water on the stove and bring it to a boil. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ginger and chili sauce. Taste as you go, if you think it needs more heat or more sweet, go ahead and add it in.

Chop all of your vegetables, very small, or big, again however you want, and heat a sauté pan with peanut oil. Keep the scallions off to the side as a finishing garnish. Start with onions, then add carrots since they take the longest. Add peppers and garlic after a few minutes and sauté for about 2 more minutes. If you like your vegetables well done, leave them in the pan a little longer. Take them out of the pan to stop the cooking and leave them in a bowl. If you want this dish served cold, lay them out on a flatter surface to cool before putting them in the refrigerator.

Once your water is boiling, cook your noodles for about 3 minutes or until noodles are cooked to your preference. Drain and toss in peanut oil to prevent from sticking.

Now to assemble the dish.

Place your desired portion on a plate or shallow bowl and spoon over some sauce. Top with vegetables and sprinkle on chopped scallions.

If you want to serve this cold, toss the noodles with the sauce and vegetables so the flavors can come together.

And there you have it! 

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