Going Nuts for Soba: A Quirky Ode to Buckwheat Noodles

Are you tired of the same old pasta dishes? Want to spice up your noodle game? Look no further than soba noodles! These quirky, versatile noodles are made from buckwheat flour and have a nutty, earthy flavor that sets them apart from other noodles.

One of the best things about soba noodles is how easy they are to prepare. Just boil them for a few minutes and they’re ready to go! You can use them in a stir-fry, toss them with veggies and a sauce, or even eat them cold in a salad. The possibilities are endless!

But wait, there’s more! Soba noodles are also incredibly healthy. They’re high in protein and fibre, and have been linked to a variety of health benefits, including improved digestion, lower cholesterol levels, and better blood sugar control. Plus, they’re gluten-free, making them a great option for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

The brilliance of this recipe is the zing from the ginger dressing. You can load this bowl full of carrots and crunch cabbage, and the ginger dressing just really makes it come alive.

A beautiful balance of spice, sweetness and zing, this is a perfect summer noodle bowl you will enjoy every mouthful.

Don’t forget to add the fresh mint leaves, which really brings this all together.

Ingredients

• ½ cucumber cut into thin batons
• 1 carrot peeled and cut into thin batons
• 2 spring onions peeled and sliced
• ½ cup red cabbage finely chopped
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 nest soba noodles
• 60 g edamame beans cooked
• 5 g fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Preparation

There is never a right or wrong way to prepare vegetables for stir fries and noodle bowls. On this occasion, I went for julienne carrots, nice thin batons, and finely chopped red cabbage. I love adding edamame to almost everything as it is a perfect way to add extra protein, plus they taste so good!

Directions

Once the vegetables are all chopped, you can pull together the sauce. Simply add 1tbsp fresh grated ginger to a small bowl and whisk in 2tbsp soy sauce, 1tbsp maple syrup, 1 minced garlic clove and juice from 1 lime. Give it all a whisk up and set to one side.

Then prep your soba noodles. Often this just required them to soak in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Perfect for that extra quickness!

Time to toss it all together, in a large bowl, add your vegetables, noodles and sauce and give it a good mix until everything is coated. Serve with fresh mint leaves, chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.

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