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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
Cold Sesame Ginger Soba Bowl
lightfreshquickjapanesevegetarianveganchewycrispy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil salted water in a pot. Cook soba noodles until al dente, ~4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.

  2. Step 2

    Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and grated ginger in a large bowl until well combined.

  3. Step 3

    Add cooled noodles to the dressing and toss until every strand is coated.

  4. Step 4

    Divide noodles between bowls and top with sliced cucumber.

  5. 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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