Vegan Cold Soba

Vegan Cold Soba is a refreshing Japanese noodle dish that features buckwheat noodles tossed with crisp vegetables and a savory sesame dressing. This dish is perfect for hot days, providing a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Soba noodles - 200 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Water - 1 liter

Steps

1. Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a pot. Add the soba noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 4-5 minutes.
2. Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down.
3. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the dressing.
4. Add the cooled soba noodles to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the dressing.
5. Add the julienned cucumber, carrot, sliced radishes, and chopped green onions to the noodles and gently mix until well combined.
6. Serve the soba noodles in bowls, garnished with toasted sesame seeds on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 58 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a good source of plant-based protein from buckwheat noodles.

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