Easy 10-min. Sesame Soba Noodles
Sesame Soba Noodles. Springy cold buckwheat noodles seasoned in a light tangy soy sauce with sesame seeds, green onions and roasted seaweed. This quick and easy noodle dish is ready in 10 minutes with simple ingredients!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6.34 oz soba noodles (buckwheat kind)
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1/2 half sheet nori (thinly cut into 1-inch long pieces for garnishing or sub with crushed seaweed snack or seaweed flakes)
- 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar)
- 1/2 tsp white granulated sugar (or honey)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine noodle sauce ingredients until combined and the sugar has fully dissolved. Set aside.
- 2
In a large pot of water, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add buckwheat noodles and boil according to package directions, or for 5-6 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
- 3
Strain noodles and rinse noodles off with cold running water until they are cool to touch. Strain out as much excess water as possible. Transfer strained noodles to a large bowl.
- 4
Season noodles with noodle sauce along with sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions. Mix well until noodles are lightly coated in sauce.
- 5
Serve and garnish with roasted seaweed on top and enjoy cold!