Apple Miso Sesame Soba Noodles
A light yet satisfying bowl that balances nutty soba noodles, crisp green apple, and a savory miso-dashi sesame sauce. This is the kind of meal that feels nourishing without trying too hard.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Strainer or colander
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring spoons and kitchen scale
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 100g soba noodles
- 1 small green apple julienned into thin matchsticks
For the sauce:
- 1 ½ tsp brown miso
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp warm water
- 1 tsp dashi powder
- 1 ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ⅓ tsp fresh ginger
- ½ tsp honey or maple syrup optional
For the garnish:
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- scallions
- boiled egg tofu, chicken, pork, or shrimp, optional
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking and remove excess starch. Set aside.
- Prep the sauce. Add the brown miso, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and honey if using to the dashi. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Prep the apple. Julienne the green apple into thin matchsticks. Put them in a small bowl with cold water to keep them crisp and prevent browning. Set aside.
- Combine the noodles and sauce. Add the cooked soba noodles to a mixing bowl and pour the sauce over them. Toss gently until the noodles are evenly coated and glossy.
- Assemble. Divide the noodles between two bowls. Top with green apple, scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and your protein of choice.
- Serve. Toss lightly before eating so the apple and sauce mix through. Serve immediately while the noodles are fresh and light.