To turn this dish into a heartier meal, serve it with a baked or grilled protein like our slow baked Asian salmon, baked sesame orange chicken, or baked sesame ginger chicken. Would you like a colorful bowl of saucy soba noodles that’s both healthy and quick? Yes, please! It’s perfect to make on a weeknight when you want something delicious but don’t have a lot of time. It also goes well as a side dish with just about any main and it’s endlessly customizable by adding extra veggies. Keep it vegetarian or top it with your favorite protein (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, tofu, etc.) for a complete meal. Most soba noodles are naturally gluten-free, and since it’s already vegetarian, it’s one recipe that can easily be tailored to everyone’s tastes. Dish it up into bowls or serve it up family-style on a platter at a potluck, party, or buffet. It’s a crowd-pleaser that holds up perfectly at room temperature and leftovers make a delicious packable lunch. That’s all there is to it! You’ll have this delicious healthy meal on your table in under 20 minutes.
Soba noodles – a thin, Japanese noodle made from buckwheat. Cooking oil – any neutral cooking oil will work. Fresh vegetables – we use onion, carrot, and bell peppers but you can choose your favorite veggies or see our tips below for other vegetables ideas. Cilantro – for its fresh, and slightly citrusy flavor. Green onions – for their crunch and mild onion flavor. Sesame seeds – adds a little nutty crunch.
Hoisin sauce – this dark, sticky, robustly flavored Chinese cooking sauce makes the base for the soy ginger sauce. Soy sauce – for its salty, rich flavor. Ginger – a generous amount of minced ginger adds flavor and a bit of kick. Mirin – a rice wine, similar to sake, used for cooking to add sweetness and flavor. Rice vinegar – adds acidity to balance out the sauce. Sesame oil – used for seasoning to add a delicious sesame taste. Garlic – adds its unique pungent flavor. Sriracha – optional but delicious if you like a bit of heat.
Add your favorite veggies to the mix like celery, snap peas, snow peas, zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, bean sprouts, edamame, etc. Toss or top it with some protein like crispy tofu, sautéed prawns, chicken, or a soft-boiled egg. Toasted nuts are delicious sprinkled on top, too. We like chopped cashews, almonds, or peanuts.
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