How to Make Spicy Cold Soba Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

On a hot summer day, nothing beats a refreshing and satisfying cold noodle dish. And if you’re a fan of spicy food, then this Spicy Cold Soba Noodles recipe is just the thing for you. Soba noodles are a type of thin Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour, and they are perfect for cold dishes as they have a firm texture and hold their shape well. Combined with a spicy and tangy dressing, fresh vegetables, and a protein of your choice, this dish is a delicious and healthy option for any mea...

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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • ½ cup sesame oil
  • ½ cup sesame tahini
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chili oil, or more to taste
  • ½ cup sliced scallions, divided
  • 1 pound dried soba noodles
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring soy sauce to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove soy sauce from the heat and stir in molasses.
  • Whisk sesame oil, tahini, balsamic vinegar, and chili oil together in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in soy sauce mixture. Stir in 1/2 of the scallions.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Immediately drain and rinse thoroughly in cold water.
  • Combine noodles and sauce. Sprinkle remaining scallions and sesame seeds over top and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    466 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 1675mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 356mg