Wasabi Asian Noodles

Brighten up your mealtime with Wasabi Asian Noodles, a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that's equal parts refreshing and bold. This easy noodle recipe features tender soba noodles (or spaghetti) tossed with crisp julienned vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and cucumber, all coated in a zesty dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a kick of wasabi paste. Honey adds a subtle sweetness while fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and optional crushed peanuts deliver irresistible texture and garnish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish can be served chilled for a light noodle salad or at room temperature for a quick, satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or make-ahead meal preps, Wasabi Asian Noodles are a must-try fusion of spice, crunch, and freshness.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams dry soba noodles (or spaghetti)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 small cucumber, julienned
• 3 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the soba noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to the package instructions, typically 6-8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, wasabi paste, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic until smooth. Set aside as the dressing.

Step 3

Prepare the vegetables by julienning the carrot, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Thinly slice the scallions and chop the cilantro.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled noodles with the prepared vegetables and scallions.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and crushed peanuts (if using) over the top of the dish.

Step 7

Serve immediately at room temperature, or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes for a cold noodle salad variation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(693.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1323.8

Total Fat 30.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2174.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 49.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 230.5mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1699.7mg	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: 19.8%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 66.2%