Soba in Toasted Sesame Seed Sauce

Delight your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of Soba in Toasted Sesame Seed Sauce—a quick and easy recipe that brings depth and elegance to your table. This dish features tender, nutty soba noodles tossed in a creamy, umami-packed sauce made from freshly toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, mirin, and a hint of ginger and garlic for balance. Vibrant julienned cucumber and carrots, along with crisp green onions, add a refreshing crunch and natural sweetness to the mix. Perfect as a light main course or side dish, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or a sophisticated addition to your next dinner party. Garnish with nori strips and extra toasted sesame seeds for a visually stunning, flavor-boosted finishing touch. Satisfying, healthy, and brimming with Japanese-inspired flavors, this soba noodle salad is a must-try for fans of quick, wholesome meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Soba noodles
• 3 tablespoons Toasted sesame seeds
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 1 Garlic clove, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, finely grated
• 2 Green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
• 1 Cucumber, julienned
• 1 Carrot, julienned
• 0 Optional toppings: nori strips and toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes). Once cooked, drain and rinse the noodles under cold water to remove excess starch. Set aside.

Step 2

In a dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Once toasted, transfer them to a mortar and pestle or food processor and grind until they form a coarse powder.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground sesame seeds, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey or maple syrup, grated garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled soba noodles with the sesame sauce, tossing gently to ensure the noodles are evenly coated.

Step 5

Add the sliced green onions, julienned cucumber, and carrot to the noodles. Toss lightly again to distribute the vegetables throughout the dish.

Step 6

Divide the soba noodle mixture into serving bowls. Garnish with optional toppings like nori strips and additional toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a light main dish or a side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(615.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	791.1

Total Fat 39.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1834.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.3g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 24.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 318.5mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 984.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 44.9%