Cold Sesame Ginger Soba Bowl
Chewy soba noodles tossed in a silky sesame-ginger dressing, served cold with crisp cucumber and a drizzle of chili oil. Ready in 15 minutes—perfect for hot days.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 11g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil salted water in a pot. Cook soba noodles until al dente, ~4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
Step 2
Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated ginger in a large bowl until well combined.
Step 3
Add cooled noodles to the dressing and toss until every strand is coated.
Step 4
Divide noodles between bowls and top with sliced cucumber.
Step 5
Drizzle with chili oil and serve immediately, or chill until ready.
Tools you’ll need
- pot for boiling
- colander
- large mixing bowl
- whisk or fork
- microplane grater (for ginger)
- serving bowls
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