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asian sesame soba noodles recipe

Asian Sesame Soba Noodles

These vibrant sesame soba noodles combine nutty buckwheat noodles with crisp vegetables and a tangy sesame dressing for a rejuvenating meal that's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or when you want something healthy and satisfying without the fuss.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Pasta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 385kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Box Grater
Medium Saucepan
Chopping Board
Chef's Knife

Ingredients

For the noodles:

  • - 6 ounces soba noodles

For the dressing:

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey

For the toppings:

  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 2 cups blanched snap peas
  • ¼ cup edamame
  • 1 watermelon radish or 2 red radishes thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • Sesame seeds
  • Lemon wedge

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, tamari, sesame oil, grated ginger, grated garlic, and maple syrup to make the dressing. Set aside.
  • Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water until completely cool.
  • Toss the cooled noodles with the prepared dressing and divide evenly into serving bowls.
  • Arrange avocado slices on top and squeeze with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  • Add blanched snap peas, edamame, thinly sliced radish, and fresh mint leaves to each bowl.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with additional tamari or sesame oil if desired.

Notes

Always rinse soba noodles in cold water after cooking to remove excess starch and prevent clumping
Substitute snap peas with sugar snap peas, snow peas, or julienned carrots for variety
Make the dressing up to 3 days ahead and store in the refrigerator
For meal prep, keep noodles and toppings separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness
Add protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp to make it more filling
If watermelon radish is unavailable, regular red radishes or cucumber work well as substitutes

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g