A generous heap of glossy, fine soba noodles sit at the heart of a clean, white, flat rim curved plate. Specks of green chervil are dotted within the noodles, giving the dish a pop of color. Bright pink sautéed shrimps, light bok choy, creamy edamame beans, and crunchy red bell peppers frame this noodle mound, completing the dish with a vibrant array of colors.

Chervil-infused Soba and Shrimp Stir-fry

Name: Chervil-infused Soba and Shrimp Stir-fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Chervil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped; Soba Noodles, 8 ounces none; Shrimp, 1 pound deveined and tails removed; Bok Choy, 1 chopped; Edamame Beans, 1 cup shelled; Red Bell Pepper, 1 thinly sliced; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Soy Sauce, 1/4 cup none; Teriyaki Sauce, 1 tablespoon none; Canola Oil, 2 tablespoons none; Salt, to taste none

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: July 21, 2024

This fusion recipe takes inspiration from Japanese cuisine while adding a delightful twist with chervil, a light anise-flavored herb usually found in European cooking. The dish's vibrant flavors and elegant plating not only tastes remarkable but is also a treat for the eyes making it a great contender for your Instagram feed.

Ingredients (for 4)

Chervil - 1 tablespoon - finely chopped
Soba noodles - 8 ounces - none
Shrimp - 1 pound - deveined and tails removed
Bok choy - 1 - chopped
Edamame beans - 1 cup - shelled
Red bell pepper - 1 - thinly sliced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Soy sauce - 1/4 cup - none
Teriyaki sauce - 1 tablespoon - none
Canola oil - 2 tablespoons - none
Salt - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍜✅👈

Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions and set them aside.
Step 2 - 🔥🍳🧄

Heat canola oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and fry until aromatic.
Step 3 - 🔥🍤🧂

Increase the heat to medium-high, add shrimp and cook until pink on both sides, add a pinch of salt while cooking.
Step 4 - 🥬🌶️🍳

Add bok choy, edamame, and bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 5 - 🍜🔀🥘

Add the cooked noodles to the wok. Pour the soy sauce and teriyaki sauce over the noodles. Toss everything together, ensuring the noodles and ingredients are well coated with the sauces.
Step 6 - 🌿😋🍽️

Lastly, sprinkle the finely chopped chervil over the stir-fry, give it a final toss and remove from heat.

Additional

Feel free to add additional seasonal vegetables to introduce more colors and flavors to the dish. For a vegetarian version, you can omit the shrimp and add tofu instead. This dish is an excellent way to involve kids in the kitchen - they can help wash and prep vegetables under supervision.