This is a new favourite of mine! Perfect for a weeknight dinner (because it’s quick & easy) or a dinner party (because it’s beautiful & tasty). Maybe a little tricky to find the ingredients, depending where you are, but check your local Asian grocer and other specialty shops. It’s worth it!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: gluten-free
Servings: 4servings
Equipment
Blender or food processor
Ingredients
1cupfresh coriander
2cmgingergrated
2clovesgarlicpeeled
4green onionschopped
2tbspsoy sauce
2tsprice vinegar
1tspchilli sauce
1tspsesame oil
1tspsalt
1tbspvegetable oil
150gfresh shiitake mushroomssliced
150gsoba noodlesabout half a packet
1cupedamame beansshelled
Directions
Set some fresh coriander aside for garnish.
In a blender or food processor, add the rest of the coriander, with the ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chilli sauce, sesame oil and a tablespoon of water.
Pulse, add a bit more water, and pulse again until it's a sauce (but not too smooth).
Bring a pot of water to boil with the salt, and add the soba noodles and edamame. Cook together until the noodles are al dente (tender but with some chew).
Meanwhile, add the oil to a shallow pan, and sauté the shiitake mushrooms until soft.
Once the soba noodles are cooked, drain the water and transfer the noodles and edamame to a large serving dish.
Add the cooked mushrooms, toss the sauce through the noodles, and garnish with the extra coriander before serving.
Notes
You can also use dried shiitake mushrooms, and just reconstitute them in hot water for 10 minutes before cooking.