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

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)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - πŸœπŸ’§πŸ”₯
    Cook soba noodles according to package instructions, and set aside.
  2. Step 2 - 🍢πŸ₯„πŸ’«
    In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil, set aside.
  3. Step 3 - 🍴πŸ₯¦πŸ„
    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.
  4. Step 4 - πŸ’¨πŸ§„πŸœ
    Reduce heat to medium and add ginger and garlic into the pan, cook until fragrant.
  5. Step 5 - πŸŒΆοΈπŸ΄πŸ’«
    Add sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6 - πŸ₯£πŸ½οΈπŸ΄
    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.