Amazing Peanut Soba Noodles

Name: Amazing Peanut Soba Noodles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese, Thai, Fusion
Ingredients: 2 tsp Brown Sugar; 1.5 tbsp Canola Oil; 1 whole Cucumber; 2 tsp Fresh Ginger; 3 whole Garlic; 1 whole Lime; 1 whole Onion; 2 tbsp Peanut Butter; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper; 2 tsp Rice Vinegar; 4 whole Scallop; 1 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1 cup Shredded Carrots; 2 whole Soba Noodles; 3 tbsp Soy Sauce; 2 tsp Sriracha; 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Japanese 🇯🇵Thai 🇹🇭Fusion Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Amazing Peanut Soba Noodles blend nutty buckwheat strands with a savory peanut-soy dressing, brightened by ginger, lime, and a hint of heat. Crunchy vegetables add freshness and texture, and the dish shines served chilled after the flavors meld, though it’s also satisfying at room temperature. Ideal for make-ahead lunches, picnics, or a light weeknight dinner.

Prep25 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Gently add soba noodles to the water and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender yet slightly firm, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2

Heat canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the carrots, red bell pepper, and 1/2 of the scallions to the pan; cook and stir to your preferred tenderness, 3 to 5 minutes.
3

In a large bowl, mix the soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, hot sauce, and brown sugar until the peanut butter is fully blended. Add the cooked soba noodles, cooked vegetables, and cucumber to the bowl; toss until evenly coated with the sauce. Add the rice vinegar and toasted sesame seeds; toss again.
4

Chill the noodles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes; garnish with the remaining scallions and serve with lime wedges.