25 Slurp-Worthy Soba Noodle Recipes
Meet our newest culinary obsession: soba noodles. We order up these lovely buckwheat flour noodz every chance we get, whether they’re chilled and tossed in chili dressing or swimming in hot + aromatic broths. But instead of heading to our favorite Japanese restaurant to get our soba fix, we’re thinking we should start making our own at home. We’re imagining bok choy soba noodle bowls, lemongrass soba soup and maybe even some soba with cumin pork. Let’s start sampling, shall we?
1. Soba Noodles With Lemony Kale Pesto: Kale, lemon, Parmesan, and pine nuts are the reasons why this soba recipe packs a punch. Add some protein by mixing in a handful of grilled prawns. (via Fork Knife Swoon)
2. Tofu Soba Noodles: Even meat lovers will dig this sesame tofu soba bowl. (via Damn Delicious)
3. Sesame-Ginger and Cucumber Soba Noodles: These noodz are tossed in a light sesame-ginger-tahini sauce and finished with slices of crisp English cucumbers. (via Cookie + Kate)
4. Cold Soba Noodles With Shrimp: Cold soba is just as delish as hot soba, especially when it’s served with a rice vinegar, mirin, and soy dipping sauce. (via Lonny)
5. Hoisin Caramelized Salmon With Sesame Soba:Salmon + soba is a heavenly and nutrient-packed combo. (via Half Baked Harvest)
6. Shiitake Bok Choy Soba Noodle Bowl: Here’s yet another killer vegetarian recipe to add to your arsenal. Thanks to those shiitakes, you won’t even miss the meat. (via A House in the Hills)
7. Soba With Spicy Cumin Pork: We might start adding this spicy cumin pork to everything. (via Lemons for Lulu)
8. Soba Noodle Salad With Chicken and Chili Oil: We would never stick our noses up at this lovely salad! (via How Sweet It is)
9. Miso-Roasted Asparagus Soba Noodle Salad: Roasted asparagus, black sesame, fresh ginger… these are only a few of the amazing ingredients in this soba noodle salad. (via The Kitchn)
10. Green Tea Soba Noodles: This vegan green tea bowl is packed with roasted veggies and topped with peanuts and raisins. (via This Rawsome Vegan Life)
11. Peanut Soba Spring Rolls: Who says soba noodles only belong in a bowl? Wrap up those noodz with avocado, mint, basil, and mushrooms in thin rice paper, and start mixing up that ponzo sauce to create these killer spring rolls! (via Love + Lemons)
12. Ginger Citrus Soba With Snow Peas: Citrusy soba garnished with snow peas makes for a light and bright dinner or a deletable lunch you’ll proudly brownbag to work. (via Love + Lemons)
13. Swiss Chard and Soba Soup With Poached Egg: We’re a bunch o’ suckers for anything with a poached egg on top. (via In Sock Monkey Slippers)
14. Soba With Sweet Onions and Fried Egg: This yummy soba dish requires only eight ingredients! We’re all about easy cooking, especially later in the week. (via Buzzfeed)
15. Lemongrass Coconut Vegan Soup: This lemongrass noodle soup will cure any cold you’ve caught. Inhale those aromatics slowly and deeply. (via Earthy Feast)
16. Soba Miso Soup With Chickpea Tofu: Chickpea tofu?! We’re game! (via Delicious Everyday)
17. Smoke Salmon Soba Bowl: We thought the ideal setting for smoked salmon was on a bagel topped with red onions, tomatoes, cream cheese… the works. But we’ve discovered it’s delicious atop some soba noodles as well! (via Snixy Kitchen)
18. Cold Kimchi Cucumber Soba Noodle Salad: Did someone say kimchi?? (via Jeanette’s Healthy Living)
19. Coconut Soba With Peas: These noodz are made with coconut oil, coconut milk, and lots of lemongrass. And don’t forget the fresh cilantro! (via Bev Cooks)
20. Soba Noodles With Roasted Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Eggs: This dish almost feels Italian thanks to those roasted tomatoes and baby bella mushrooms. (via Cookie Monster Cooking)
21. Steak and Soba Stir Fry: Either flank or skirt steak will work with this steak + soba recipe. And we’re excited to introduce some bok choy into our diets, too! (via Bon Appetit)
22. Sesame Soba Noodles: This simple yet *very* tasty soba noodle recipe showcases the authentic taste of sesame seeds. You can also beef it up by adding in some fresh greens or a hard-boiled egg to make it even MORE flavorful. (via Damn Delicious)
23. Rainbow Soba Noodle Salad: You know how they say you should eat all the colors of the rainbow in order to get a full spectrum of dietary nutrients? This salad makes it east. It combines delicious soba noodles with healthful, colorful veggies like carrots, cabbage, edamame, lime juice, and ginger. (via Noming Thru Life)
24. 20-Minute Spicy Thai Noodle Bowl: Thai noodles are already freakin’ fantastic, but this recipe only takes 20 minutes to make. We’re calling that a win-win situation. (via Life Made Simple)
25. Teriyaki Chicken Noodle Bowl: It doesn’t get much yummier than teriyaki chicken, but ordering in can be expensive and, well, not the healthiest. Whip this perennial favorite up at home for a cheaper and fresher alternative. (via Damn Delicious)
Which soba noodle dish are you craving right about now? Tell us in the comments!
