Lunch Box Soba Noodles with Rib Ninja
Lunch Box Soba Noodles with Rib Ninja
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Servings
2-4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
7 minutes
My dream recipe is one that can be assembled in a flash–and delivers super tasty, visually interesting results. Do I ask for too much? This cold soba salad says no. The components, earthy buckwheat noodles, a citrusy soy dressing, and heap of fresh vegetables provide plenty of complex flavors and texture. The recipe is a family favorite for bento box lunches, picnics, and light summer dinners. Soba noodles, as you might know, are neatly wrapped in bundles. You’ll want 2 bundles (about 200 grams) for this recipe. Feel free to double the recipe, you’ll be happy to have leftovers. (Note: If you’re adding vegetables that need to be blanched, add them to the soba noodles during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time.)
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons Ponzu sauce (a citrus-based soy sauce)
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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½ teaspoon Rib Ninja seasoning, plus more for garnish
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½ teaspoon Korean gojuchang chile-garlic paste (optional)
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2 “bundles” of soba noodles (about 200 grams)
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2 cups vegetables (e.g. blanched broccoli florets, thinly sliced kale, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, edamame)
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2 Persian or seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
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1 cup diced tofu (raw or roasted), sliced into ½-inch cubes
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (white, black, or a combination), for garnish
For the dressing
For the salad
Directions
Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook according to package directions, until the noodles are tender (but still firm). Drain noodles and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
Combine the noodles, dressing, cucumbers, and other vegetables in a mixing bowl and toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with the sesame seeds and a sprinkling of Rib Ninja (or refrigerate the salad for up to 2 days and serve cold.
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