Buckwheat noodles are a hearty and filling Japanese staple made from buckwheat flour, a pseudo-grain with a unique, earthy taste. In Japan, soba noodles are served hot in classic ‘yakisoba’ a loose inspiration for this quick and easy stir fry.
SERVES
4
TO
6
Ingredients
Noodles
4 12 ounce (340 g) bundles of buckwheat soba noodles
Sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) tamari
2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
1 tablespoon (15 ml) yuzu juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) mirin
2 teaspoons (10 ml) finely grated ginger
Stir Fry
3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable oil
12 shiitake mushrooms, chopped
5 scallions, whites sliced thin for sauté, greens cut on a bias for garnish
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small daikon, peeled and julienned
1 large carrot, peeled and julienned
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and julienned
2 cups (470 ml) Napa cabbage, julienned, green parts only
Garnish
Pickled ginger
Sesame seeds
Scallion greens
Directions
Noodles
Cook noodles according to package directions, and keep warm for serving.
Sauce
In a small bowl, combine the tamari, water, yuzu, mirin, and ginger. Set aside for serving.
Stir Fry
Heat oil in a large sauté pan or wok over high heat.
Add shiitakes and cook until lightly brown, about one minute.
Add the scallion whites, garlic, daikon, carrot and red pepper. Cook for two minutes, stirring often until lightly browned.
Add cabbage. Cook for two minutes stirring often until cabbage has browned lightly.
Add cooked noodles and sauce. Toss and cook for an additional two minutes until warmed through.
Plate noodles and garnish with pickled ginger, sesame, and scallion greens. Serve and enjoy!