A bed of soba noodles topped with snap peas, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions in savory sauce.

Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Snap Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms

Name: Soba Noodle Stir-Fry with Snap Peas and Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: soba noodles, 4 oz; snap peas, 4 oz trimmed; shiitake mushrooms, 4 oz stems removed and sliced; scallions, 2 thinly sliced; vegetable oil, 1 tbsp; fresh ginger, 1 tbsp grated; garlic cloves, 2 minced; soy sauce, 2 tbsp; mirin, 1 tbsp; sesame oil, 1 tsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: June 04, 2023

This recipe is a delightful twist on traditional Japanese flavors, featuring fresh seasonal produce. Snap peas, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions are cooked in a savory sauce and served over soba noodles, delivering a nutritious, quick and easy meal for 2.

Ingredients (for 2)

Soba noodles - 4 oz
Snap peas - 4 oz - trimmed
Shiitake mushrooms - 4 oz - stems removed and sliced
Scallions - 2 - thinly sliced
Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp
Fresh ginger - 1 tbsp grated
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
Mirin - 1 tbsp
Sesame oil - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍜💧🔥

Cook soba noodles according to package instructions, and set aside.
Step 2 - 🍶🥄💫

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil, set aside.
Step 3 - 🍴🥦🍄

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas and cook for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender, add shiitake mushrooms and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes until they start to release liquid.
Step 4 - 💨🧄🍜

Reduce heat to medium and add ginger and garlic into the pan, cook until fragrant.
Step 5 - 🌶️🍴💫

Add sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
Step 6 - 🥣🍽️🍴

Divide noodles between 2 bowls, top with stir-fry mixture and garnish with scallions. Serve and enjoy!

Additional

Vary the vegetables based on what's in season or what's in your fridge. You could also add a protein of your choice like crispy tofu or chicken in this recipe. For a little kick, garnish with red pepper flakes or sesame seeds. Kids can help measure the ingredients, rinse the snap peas and cut the scallions with kid-friendly scissors.