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Soba Noodle Salad

A refreshing chilled soba noodle salad with crisp shredded vegetables, nori, sesame, a soft-boiled egg, and savory bonito flakes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
15g
Soba Noodle Salad
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz soba noodles
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 4 oz daikon radish
  • 1 sheet nori seaweed
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp bonito flakes
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook soba noodles according to package, then rinse under cold water and drain well.

  2. 2

    Shred carrot and daikon into thin matchsticks; set aside.

  3. 3

    Soft-boil egg for 6-7 minutes, then peel and halve.

  4. 4

    Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.

  5. 5

    Toss noodles with dressing, then top with shredded vegetables.

  6. 6

    Garnish with nori strips, sesame seeds, egg, and bonito flakes.

  7. 7

    Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • pot
  • colander
  • box grater or mandoline
  • small bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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