Ingredients
- 3 ounces dried soba noodles
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ onion, sliced
- ½ cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
Why This Recipe Is So Delicious
Chef's Cooking Tips
- Use a mix of raw and lightly sautéed vegetables for different textures.
- Toast sesame seeds or nuts to add a crunchy topping and extra flavor.
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Once it’s bubbling, add the soba noodles and cook them uncovered for about 7 minutes, stirring now and then, until they’re tender but still a little firm. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
While the noodles are cooking, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and mirin in a small bowl and set that aside.
Step 3
Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the bell pepper, onion, and green beans, and sauté them for 2 to 3 minutes until they’re softened but still have a nice crunch.
Step 4
Add the cooked soba noodles to the pan and give everything a good toss. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir it all together, cooking for another minute or two so the flavors meld.
Step 5
Finally, throw in the baby spinach and cook just until it wilts, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes. Then, scoop everything into a bowl and enjoy!
