Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soba noodle dish? If so, then you'll want to try this recipe for soba with pea shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and leeks. This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at your table. The soba noodles are cooked until al dente and then tossed with a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, sake, and dashi. The pea shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and leeks add a crunchy texture and a pop of color to the dish.
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SOBA NOODLES WITH SHIITAKES AND EDAMAME
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly.
- Add the noodles and edamame to the boiling water. Cook until the noodles are al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and run under cold water until cool; add to the bowl with the mushrooms.
- Pulse all but a few cilantro leaves, the mint, scallions, 2 tablespoons water, the soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha and sesame oil in a food processor until roughly chopped; toss with the noodles and edamame. Top with the remaining cilantro.
SOBA WITH PEA SHOOTS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, AND LEEKS
Categories Mushroom Vegetable Appetizer Side Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Leek Summer Noodle Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook leeks in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 10 minutes. Stir mushrooms and cook 5 minutes. Stir in scallions, soy sauce, and vinegar and cook 1 minute.
- In a kettle of salted boiling water cook noodles 5 minutes or according to package directions. Put pea shoots in a colander and drain cooked noodles over shoots to wilt them. Rinse mixture in cold water and drain well.
- In a bowl toss noodles with pea shoots and stir in cooked vegetables. Season mixture with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature.
CHILLED SOBA WITH TOFU AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Steps:
- Make sauce:
- Simmer mushroom in water in a small saucepan, covered, 15 minutes. Add kombu and barely simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large glass measure, pressing on and discarding solids. Return 2 cups liquid (add water if necessary) to saucepan. Add soy sauce, mirin, ponzu, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in sesame oil, then cool in pan in a large ice bath.
- Cook noodles and vegetables:
- Blanch sugar snaps in a large pot of unsalted boiling water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large colander set in ice bath to stop cooking. Lift colander to drain. Transfer sugar snaps to a bowl. Meanwhile, return water to a boil. Blanch spinach until just wilted, about 30 seconds, then cool and drain in same manner. Squeeze out excess water. Add to sugar snaps.
- Return water to a boil.
- Add noodles and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain in colander and rinse with cold water. Cool in ice bath until very cold (add more ice to water as necessary). Drain well.
- Carefully drain tofu and pat dry. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
- Whisk sauce, then pour 1 1/2 cups sauce into a large bowl. Add noodles, sugar snaps, spinach, and half of scallions and toss. Serve in shallow bowls, topped with tofu, remaining scallions, and ginger. Drizzle with some of remaining sauce and serve remainder on the side.
SOBA NOODLES WITH SHIITAKES, BROCCOLI AND TOFU
Soba noodles are Japanese, not Chinese, but I love using them in Chinese stir-fries. They have a wonderful nutty flavor, and buckwheat has a lot going for it nutritionally - it is a good source of manganese, copper and magnesium, and it is also high in phytonutrients. To make a quick vegetable stock, simmer the shiitake mushroom stalks in a small amount of water for about 20 minutes.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine stock, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sugar and salt to taste in a small bowl. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Combine garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes or minced chile in another bowl.
- Bring a large saucepan or pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and baby broccoli. As soon as water comes back to a boil (about 1 minute), use a skimmer to remove broccoli and transfer it to a bowl of cold water. Drain in a colander, then on paper towels. Cut stems away from florets and slice about 1/2 inch thick. Bring water back to a boil and cook soba. Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
- Place all ingredients within reach of your wok. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add tofu. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to color, and remove to a plate. Add remaining oil and garlic, ginger and chile. Stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds and add mushrooms. Stir-fry for 1 minute and add broccoli and the light parts of the scallions. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add the noodles, tofu and the stock mixture. Reduce heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add cilantro and the dark green part of the scallions, stir-fry another 30 seconds to a minute, until well combined, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 498 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Selecting the Right Soba Noodles: Choose thin or medium-width soba noodles for a delicate and light texture. Look for noodles made with 100% buckwheat flour for a more pronounced nutty flavor.
- Preparing Soba Noodles: Cook soba noodles according to the package instructions. Always rinse the noodles thoroughly in cold water after cooking to remove excess starch and prevent them from sticking together.
- Choosing Fresh Vegetables: Opt for crisp and vibrant pea shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and leeks. Look for pea shoots with tender stems and leaves, shiitake mushrooms with firm and meaty texture, and leeks with bright green leaves and white bulbs.
- Slicing and Preparing Vegetables: Slice the shiitake mushrooms thinly and sauté them until fragrant. Cut the leeks into thin rounds and rinse them thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Trim the pea shoots, leaving the tender leaves and stems intact.
- Making the Dressing: Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey to create a flavorful dressing. Adjust the proportions to suit your taste preferences.
- Assembling the Soba Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, sliced leeks, and pea shoots. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss gently to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds for an extra nutty flavor.
Conclusion:
This soba noodle salad with pea shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and leeks is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The nutty soba noodles, crisp pea shoots, savory shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic leeks are perfectly complemented by the tangy and slightly sweet dressing. It's a satisfying and healthy meal that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a light and refreshing side dish. The use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and the simple preparation techniques make this recipe a great choice for home cooks of all skill levels.
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