Recipe: Cook Japanese soba noodle stir-fry at home
Japanese soba noodle stir-fry is a vegetarian, eggless dish that brings Japan's essence to your kitchen. Made from buckwheat flour, soba noodles offer a unique taste and texture. This dish pairs these noodles with various vegetables and a savory sauce, making it healthy and flavorful. It's ideal for exploring Japanese cuisine without meat or eggs. Let's get cooking.
Gather the following ingredients
For this dish, gather 200 grams soba noodles, one julienned carrot, a thinly sliced red bell pepper, two chopped green onions, and 150 grams snap peas. Use one tablespoon sesame oil. The sauce needs two tablespoons soy sauce, one tablespoon maple syrup or sugar, one teaspoon grated ginger, two minced garlic cloves, and one tablespoon rice vinegar. Optional garnishes include sesame seeds and cilantro.
Preparing the soba noodles
Begin by cooking the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves boiling them in water for about four to five minutes until they are just tender. Be careful not to overcook them as they can become mushy very quickly. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process immediately. Set aside for later use.
Stir-frying vegetables
Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the julienned carrot and sliced red bell pepper first as they take longer to cook. Stir-fry for about three minutes before adding the snap peas and spring onions. Continue stir-frying all vegetables together for another two minutes until they are brightly colored yet still crisp.
Making the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of soy sauce, one tablespoon of maple syrup or sugar, one teaspoon of grated ginger, and two minced garlic cloves. Add one tablespoon of rice vinegar to this mixture. Whisk well until all ingredients are fully combined. This blend will serve as the stir-fry sauce, enriching your noodle dish with a deep and savory flavor profile.
Combining ingredients
Add cooked soba noodles to the pan with vegetables on low heat. Pour the sauce over the noodles and vegetables. Gently toss to ensure the noodles are sauce-coated and mixed with the vegetables. Cook for a minute to heat evenly. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro if liked, for a flavorful vegetarian dish without meat or eggs.
