Japanese Soba Noodle Salad

Description Traditionally, this soba noodle salad is served cold. Mirin is a sweet wine that can be found in most Asian grocery stores. I do not know of any substitute. Ingredients 1 pound soba noodles ½ tablespoon olive oil, or to taste 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece ginger root, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 … Read more

Soba Noodle Salad with Chicken and Sesame

Description This tasty salad with Japanese buckwheat noodles is both quick and healthy; great for lunch or dinner. Most larger supermarkets have buckwheat soba noodles in the Asian food section. Ingredients 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 teaspoons minced fresh … Read more

Soba with Toasted Sesame Seed Sauce

Description Soba noodles are available in Japanese food stores, whole food stores, and some supermarkets. You can add any vegetables to this dish that you enjoy or have on hand. Ingredients ½ cup sesame seeds 8 ounces dried soba noodles 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, … Read more