Cold Soba Noodle Salad With Cucumber And Shiitake

Name: Cold Soba Noodle Salad With Cucumber And Shiitake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shiitake mushroom, stems discarded; 8 scallions; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chili oil; 7 ounces soba noodles; 1 large cucumber (peeled, halved, seeded and cut into thick matchsticks); 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb shiitake mushroom, stems discarded
8 scallions
3 tablespoons peanut oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
7 ounces soba noodles
1 large cucumber (peeled, halved, seeded and cut into thick matchsticks)
2 teaspoons black sesame seeds (optional)

1
Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. In a large bowl, toss the mushrooms and scallions with the peanut oil and season with salt and pepper.
2
Grill the mushrooms over moderate heat, turning once, until cooked through and tender, about 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
3
Grill the scallions, turning once, until softened and blackened in spots, about 2 minutes; add to the mushrooms.
4
Let the mushrooms and scallions cool, then thinly slice them.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar and chili oil.
6
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the soba noodles until al dente, about 4 minutes; drain.
7
Transfer the noodles to a large bowl. Add the mushrooms, scallions, cucumber and dressing and toss well. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb shiitake mushroom, stems discarded, 8 scallions, 3 tablespoons peanut oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Cold Soba Noodle Salad With Cucumber And Shiitake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!