Description
A refreshing and light Citrus Soba Noodles recipe combining buckwheat noodles with zesty lime, soy sauce, and crisp spring onions for a quick and tasty meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 250g soba noodles
- 4 spring onions, shredded
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Boil the soba noodles in water according to the package instructions, typically about 7 minutes, until tender.
- Cool Noodles: Drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until they are completely cool to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
- Drain Noodles: Ensure the noodles are well drained to avoid sogginess in the final dish.
- Prepare Spring Onions: To make the spring onions curl and add texture, place the shredded spring onions in a bowl of iced water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Toss Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cooled noodles with the drained spring onions, lime zest, lime juice, and soy sauce. Toss everything together to evenly coat and infuse flavors.
Notes
- If soba noodles are unavailable, substitute with wholewheat spaghetti, linguine, or thin Asian rice noodles.
- Cold rinsing of noodles prevents them from sticking and keeps them light.
- Soaking spring onions in iced water makes them curl and adds appealing texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Citrus soba noodles, buckwheat noodles, spring onion salad, lime soy dressing, easy noodle salad
