Cold Soba Salad with Dried Shiitake Dressing Recipe

Name: Cold Soba Salad with Dried Shiitake Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup light soy sauce; 1/2 cup mirin; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chile sauce; 1/4 cup canola oil; Kosher salt; Two 14-ounce packages soba noodles; 4 large carrots, finely julienned; 1 cup finely julienned pickled daikon (see Note); 1/2 pound mung bean sprouts; 1/4 cup black sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
1 cup light soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons Thai sweet chile sauce
1/4 cup canola oil
Kosher salt
Two 14-ounce packages soba noodles
4 large carrots, finely julienned
1 cup finely julienned pickled daikon (see Note)
1/2 pound mung bean sprouts
1/4 cup black sesame seeds

1
In a small saucepan, combine the shiitake with the soy sauce, mirin and ginger and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
2
Strain the liquid into a blender and add the sweet chile sauce and oil.
3
Blend until emulsified.
4
Let the dressing cool.
5
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and fill a large bowl with ice water.
6
Boil the soba noodles until tender, 3 minutes.
7
Drain in a colander and set the colander in the ice water.
8
Toss the noodles to cool; drain well, shaking out the excess water, and transfer to a bowl.
9
Add the carrots, daikon, bean sprouts, sesame seeds and dressing to the noodles and toss to coat.
10
Serve lightly chilled or at room temperature.

295

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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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup light soy sauce, 1/2 cup mirin, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Cold Soba Salad with Dried Shiitake Dressing 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!

Cold Soba Salad with Dried Shiitake Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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