Can I make this ahead of time?

The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. However, I recommend cooking and assembling the noodles just before serving for the best texture.

What's the difference between soba and regular pasta?

Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and have a nuttier flavor than wheat pasta. They also require rinsing after cooking and have a slightly different texture.

Can I substitute the miso paste?

While miso adds incredible depth, you can omit it if you don't have any. The noodles will still be delicious, just with a slightly less complex flavor profile. You may want to add a pinch extra salt as well.

Are all soba noodles gluten-free?

Not all soba noodles are gluten-free. Look for packages labeled "100% buckwheat" if you need to avoid gluten, as some brands include wheat flour.

These Quick Soba Noodles Are a Deliciously Low-Effort Meal Idea

Name: Quick Soba Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 8 ounces soba noodles; 1/4 cup regular soy sauce (or substitute tamari or coconut aminos); 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon miso (white or yellow); 1 teaspoon grated garlic; 4 green onions; Sriracha, to taste (optional); Toasted sesame seeds*; To make it a meal: Add a fried egg, soft boiled egg, pan fried tofu, marinaded tofu, or sauteed shrimp

Quick Soba Noodles

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Learn how to make quick soba noodles with this 15-minute recipe featuring a savory sesame-soy sauce. These Japanese buckwheat noodles are great for easy weeknight dinners and can be topped with eggs, tofu, or shrimp for a complete meal.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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8 ounces soba noodles
1/4 cup regular soy sauce (or substitute tamari or coconut aminos)
3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 tablespoon miso (white or yellow)
1 teaspoon grated garlic
4 green onions
Sriracha, to taste (optional)
Toasted sesame seeds*
To make it a meal: Add a fried egg, soft boiled egg, pan fried tofu, marinaded tofu, or sauteed shrimp

Instructions

Cook the noodles: Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions: it should take about 4 to 5 minutes. Important: when the noodles are done cooking, rinse them under cool running water in a strainer, tossing them to remove the starch. Then shake off excess water. If you’d like the noodles to be warm when serving, run them under warm water for a few seconds; you can also serve room temperature or cold. (If you skip this step, the noodles soak up the sauce and become too dry.)
Whisk the sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, miso (if using), and grated garlic.
Slice the onions: Thinly slice the green onions on the bias (diagonally), using both white and dark green parts.
Combine and serve: Return the rinsed and shaken dry noodles to the pan or a bowl; stir in the sauce and green onions. Place in serving bowls, top with sesame seeds and serve.

Notes

Toasting seeds: Toasting the sesame seeds really brings out the nutty flavor! It takes only 3 minutes and you can taste the difference. Store toasted sesame seeds for months in a sealed container in the pantry.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/soba-noodles/