Spice up your mealtime routine with a tantalizing culinary journey into the world of spicy soba noodles! This article serves as your ultimate guide to crafting a symphony of flavors that will dance on your taste buds. You'll discover a diverse collection of recipes that showcase the perfect balance of heat and savoriness, capturing the essence of Asian cuisine. Embark on this spicy soba noodle adventure, where each recipe promises an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET AND SPICY TOFU WITH SOBA NOODLES
If you don't cook tofu often (or even if you do), this unfussy tofu dish is for you: There's no flour-dredging or shallow-frying, and no marinating at all. As long as you pat the tofu dry (a bit fussy, but not by much), the vegetable oil's high smoke point will yield crisp edges, while the sesame oil imparts flavor, putting you well on your way to making tofu taste great. What's more, a ginger-and-garlic-laced soy sauce coats noodles and tofu alike, giving you chopstick after chopstick of toothsome pleasure. Serve these warm or cold, and be generous with the cool, crispy vegetables on top, especially for summer picnics where you can stretch this to serve 6 or even 8 as a side.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories dinner, weekday, noodles, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Drain the tofu in a colander, or dry on paper-towel lined plate while you prep the remaining ingredients, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil for the soba noodles.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. When the oil shimmers, add the tofu in a single layer, in batches if needed and cook until golden on all sides, turning as needed when the tofu releases easily from the pan, about 8 to 10 minutes total. Lift the tofu out of the pan with a spatula and transfer to a new paper-towel-lined plate.
- Meanwhile, cook the soba in boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes (or according to package directions), until just al dente, stirring frequently. Drain and rinse in cold water until the noodles no longer feel sticky.
- Add garlic, ginger and whites of the onions to the skillet, along with the remaining tablespoon sesame oil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the oil is fragrant, stirring constantly, about 1 minute.
- Add cooked and drained soba noodles to the pan, along with soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, red pepper and reserved green onions; toss together until the noodles are coated. Gently toss in the tofu until all the pieces are covered in the sauce.
- Remove from the heat, and sprinkle cucumber, radish and cilantro on top. Serve warm or at room temperature, with lime.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 607, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1652 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICY SOBA NOODLES WITH SHIITAKES AND CABBAGE
Korean hot-pepper paste gives this Asian-inspired dish not only heat but also full, deep flavor. Rich with umami, edamame and buckwheat noodles satisfy even the heartiest appetites.
Provided by Maggie Ruggiero
Categories Ginger Mushroom Pasta Pepper Vegetable Sauté Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Vegan Noodle Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir together all sauce ingredients until brown sugar is dissolved, then set aside.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat, stirring, until pale golden, then transfer to a small bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté ginger and garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add shiitakes and sauté, stirring frequently, until tender and starting to brown, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then add cabbage and most of scallions (reserve about a tablespoon for garnish) and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Add sauce and simmer 2 minutes.
- While cabbage is cooking, cook soba and edamame together in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until noodles are just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and rinse under cool water to stop cooking and remove excess starch, then drain well again. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sesame seeds and vegetable mixture. Serve sprinkled with reserved scallions.
SPICY COLD SOBA NOODLES
These cold soba noodles are my son's favorite snack! You can adjust the amount of heat by increasing or omitting the chili oil. A great side dish or add tofu, chicken, or shrimp for a complete meal.
Provided by NutritionJunkie
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring soy sauce to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove soy sauce from the heat and stir in molasses.
- Whisk sesame oil, tahini, balsamic vinegar, and chili oil together in a medium mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in soy sauce mixture. Stir in 1/2 of the scallions.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add soba noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Immediately drain and rinse thoroughly in cold water.
- Combine noodles and sauce. Sprinkle remaining scallions and sesame seeds over top and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1675.1 mg, Sugar 5 g
SPICY SOBA NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND PEANUT SAUCE
Very fast, easy recipe. I use rotissiere chicken, kick the seasoning up with added chili paste. Goes very well with a quick veggie stir fry
Provided by AZRT8871
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Shave carrot lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler.
- Combine 1/3 cup broth, peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, honey, pepper, and garlic; stir with a whisk until smooth.
- Place chicken in a large saucepan; add 1 2/3 cups broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes. Drain; cut chicken into 2-inch pieces. Combine carrot, peanut sauce, chicken, and noodles in a large bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle with onions and peanuts.
SPICY COLD SOBA NOODLES
I make this quite often. We love it; it has the right amount of spiciness, and you can adjust the spiciness to fit your tastes. We also use this sauce as a dip for spring rolls or egg rolls, or as a sauce for broccoli or other stir fried Asian vegetables.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat soy sauce until reduced by half.
- Turn to low and add molasses.
- Warm briefly and transfer to bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients except noodles.
- Add salt to taste.
- Boil noodles about 3 minutes.
- Drain and plunge in ice water.
- Drain and rinse.
- Combine with sauce and chill.
SPICY TAHINI SAUCE WITH KALE, SEA VEGETABLES, AND SOBA NOODLES
This vegan recipe was invented on a day that I wanted to use up the arame seaweed and tahini. My adventurous combination turned out completely delicious. Spicy, with a satisfying nutty flavor. Makes two large or four small servings.
Provided by Spiderwoman77
Categories Main Dish Recipes Bowls
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Blend tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chile-garlic sauce, turmeric, and 2 tablespoons water together in a large bowl with a fork. Add water as needed to get the dressing to a hummus-like consistency; set aside.
- Soak arame seaweed in a pot of lukewarm water for 10 minutes. Place the pot over medium heat and bring the water to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer the seaweed for 10 minutes. Drain the seaweed.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook soba noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Drain the noodles; set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in the olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir ginger and drained seaweed with the garlic; cook and stir 1 minute more.
- Add kale to the skillet; cook and stir until the kale is coated slightly, about 1 minute more. Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the skillet, and simmer together until the kale wilts, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Toss the drained soba noodles in the tahini sauce until coated. Fold the drained seaweed and the kale mixture into the noodles and sauce and toss to coat. Divide among two or four bowls, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1017.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
SPICY SOBA NOODLES AND GREEN BEANS
Spicy peanut sauce dresses up soba noodles and green beans in this easy make-ahead salad.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, cook noodles as directed on package, adding green beans during last 4 minutes of cook time. Drain; pour into large bowl. Cover to keep warm.
- In same saucepan, mix remaining ingredients except peanuts, sesame seed and onions; cook over medium heat, stirring with wire whisk, until smooth and warm.
- Pour sauce over cooked noodles and beans; toss to mix. Sprinkle with peanuts, sesame seed and onions. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
SPICY ALMOND SOBA NOODLES WITH EDAMAME
Categories Pasta Side Vegetarian
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the soba noodles and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or according to package directions, until they are barely tender. Use tongs to transfer the cooked noodles to an individual-serving bowl, reserving the cooking water in the pot. Return the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the edamame and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and add to the noodles. Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a small, dry skillet over medium-high heat, shaking the pan frequently, until lightly browned and smelling toasty, 2 to 3 minutes. Be careful not to let them burn. Immediately transfer to a plate to cool. When they have cooled, coarsely chop them. To make the dressing, combine the almond butter, vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add 2 Tbs. hot water, stirring to mix well. If the dressing seems too thick, add more hot water, a teaspoon at a time, until it has reached the consistency you want. Add salt to taste; add more vinegar if you want the sauce tangier, and more red pepper flakes if you'd like it spicier. Add the dressing to the noodles and edamame, along with the scallion, bell pepper, and chopped almonds. Toss to combine, adding more water if necessary, and eat.
SPICY SOBA NOODLES
Make and share this Spicy Soba Noodles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef Daoud
Categories Japanese
Time 18m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Reduce soy sauce by 1/2 over high heat.
- Mince scallions.
- Combine other ingredients
- Cook soba noodles for three minutes, plunge in ice water.
- Stir in the sauce and scallions, refrigerate until cold.
TIPS
- For a more flavorful dish, use fresh soba noodles instead of the chilled variety. You can usually find fresh soba noodles in the refrigerator section of most Japanese grocery stores.
- For a quick and easy dinner, use store-bought teriyaki or sesame-peanut butter for the soba noodles.
- To add more protein to your dish, add some tofu, grilled chicken, or shrimp.
- As a side dish, try this refreshing noodle bowl on hot summer days.
Conclusion
Savor the enticing aroma as it wafts from the kitchen, a symphony of spices and umami flavors coming together. With just a few common ingredients, you can create this culinary masterpiece that combines the delightful chew of soba noodles with the piquant heat of chili oil and the medley of flavorful toppings.
Embrace the versatility of this dish by customizing it to your taste. Add grilled chicken, tofu, or shrimp for a boost of protein, or a sprinkle of crunchy peanuts for added texture. The vibrant colors of the fresh ingredients, from the verdant greens of the cilantro to the scarlet hues of the chili oil, are not only pleasing to the eye but also hint at the delectable taste sensations that await you with each delectable spoonful.
Indulge in this delightful creation, relishing the harmonious balance of flavors and textures that make this dish truly special. Savor the lingering warmth of the chili oil as it dances on your palate, complemented by the coolness of the soba noodles and the refreshing crunch of the cucumber and carrot.
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