- Rinsing removes surface starch so the soba stays springy rather than gummy.
- Prepare the dressing and vegetables ahead for an especially low friction dinner.
Quietly balancedDinner · Japanese style
Sesame Soba Calm Bowl
Cool buckwheat noodles, tofu, cucumber, edamame, and greens tossed in a silky sesame ginger dressing.
25 minutesEasy difficulty30g protein
Why it fits
Cool textures, an orderly bowl, and make ahead components can make dinner feel more manageable after a noisy day.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 8 oz baked tofu
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cups shredded greens
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lower sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Cook soba according to the package, rinse under cold water, and drain thoroughly.
- 02
Whisk tahini, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, and enough water to make a pourable dressing.
- 03
Toss noodles with greens and half the dressing.
- 04
Top with tofu, edamame, cucumber ribbons, and the remaining dressing.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use rice noodles for a gluten free variation and tamari in the dressing.
- Cooked chicken or salmon can replace tofu.
Refrigerate components separately for up to 3 days. Loosen the dressing with water before serving.
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Per serving, approximately
560 calories30g protein12g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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