Soba with fresh vegetables and sesame in peanut dressing
4 servings
25 minutes
Soba with fresh vegetables and sesame in peanut dressing is a vibrant dish of Pan-Asian cuisine that combines tender buckwheat noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a rich nutty sauce. Soba noodles, traditional to Japanese gastronomy, pair perfectly with a spicy dressing made from peanut butter, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The sharp notes of ginger and garlic add depth of flavor while sweet pepper and cucumber bring freshness to the dish. Fried tofu makes it nutritious and balanced, with aromatic sesame seeds as the finishing touch. This versatile dish is suitable for both a light lunch and a festive dinner, impressing with its combination of textures and flavor nuances.
1
In a blender, add peanut butter, soy sauce, water, ginger, minced garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes. Blend until smooth and transfer to a large bowl.
- Peanut butter: 100 g
- Soy sauce: 0.3 glass
- Water: 0.3 glass
- Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil: 1.5 tablespoon
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Chili pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon
2
Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Soba noodles: 340 g
3
Add noodles, sliced peppers, chopped green onions, thinly sliced cucumber, and diced tofu to the sauce. Mix everything well, sprinkle with sesame, and serve immediately.
- Soba noodles: 340 g
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Yellow bell pepper: 1 piece
- Onion: 4 heads
- Cucumbers: 0.5 piece
- Tofu: 1 glass
- Sesame seeds: 3 tablespoons