Description
A refreshing and light Citrus Soba Noodles recipe featuring buckwheat soba noodles tossed with zesty lime, fresh spring onions, and a savory soy sauce dressing. Perfect as a quick and healthy meal or side dish, this recipe combines bright citrus flavors with the nutty taste of soba noodles to create a deliciously simple dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Soba Noodles
- 250g soba noodles
Dressing and Toppings
- 4 spring onions, shredded
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions, usually about 7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Rinse and cool: Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold running water until they are cool to stop the cooking process and to remove extra starch. Drain well to avoid sogginess.
- Prepare spring onions: Optionally, to make the spring onions curl, place the shredded spring onions in a bowl of iced water for about 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- Toss ingredients together: Place the cooled noodles in a bowl and add the shredded spring onions, lime zest, lime juice, and soy sauce. Toss all ingredients gently until well combined and evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a light main or side dish, enjoying the fresh citrus flavor balanced with the saltiness of soy sauce and the texture of tender noodles and crisp onions.
Notes
- Soba noodles can be sourced from Asian markets, health food stores, or supermarkets. Whole wheat spaghetti or linguine can be used as substitutes if soba is unavailable.
- Thin Asian rice noodles are a good gluten-free alternative if needed.
- For curled spring onions, soaking in iced water for 10 minutes before draining enhances their texture and appearance.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: citrus soba noodles, soba noodle salad, lime soy noodles, buckwheat noodles, spring onion soba
