Soba With Smoked Salmon, Cucumber,and Shiitake

Name: Soba With Smoked Salmon, Cucumber,and Shiitake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large dried japanese shiitake mushrooms; 7 quarts water; 1 (7 ounce) packagejapanese soba noodles (buckwheat noodles); 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon oil (to cook mushrooms); 4 scallions, sliced diagonally into 1-inh pieces; 2 cups soybean mixed sprouts; 1 large English cucumber, sliced thinly into 2-inch strips; 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest; 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger; 3 tablespoons oil (canola or safflower); i tsp. hot chili oil; ¼ cup reserved liquid from soaking mushroom

Servings: persons

4 large dried japanese shiitake mushrooms
7 quarts water
1 (7 ounce) packagejapanese soba noodles (buckwheat noodles)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon oil (to cook mushrooms)
4 scallions, sliced diagonally into 1-inh pieces
2 cups soybean mixed sprouts
1 large English cucumber, sliced thinly into 2-inch strips
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon finely minced lemon zest
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
3 tablespoons oil (canola or safflower)
i tsp. hot chili oil
¼ cup reserved liquid from soaking mushroom

1
Soak the mushrooms in warm water to cover for about 40 minutes.
2
Trim and discard the stems.
3
Strain and reserve 1/4 cup.
4
of the mushroom soaking liquid for the dressing.
5
Stack the mushrooms on top of each other, press out and discard any remaining liquid, then slice them thinly and saute them, stirring, for 5 minutes, in a small amount of vegetable oil.
6
Set aside.
7
Bring 7 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot.
8
Add the soba, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
9
Cook about 4 minutes.
10
Drain and add noodles to a large bowl that is filled with cold water.
11
Swish the soba around in the water, and drain it again.Return the soba to the empty bowl and immediately add the sesame oil and soy sauce.
12
Toss gently and set aside.
13
To prepare the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend with a whisk.
14
To serve, add the mushrooms, scallions, bean sprouts, and cucumber to the soba, toss gently with the dressing, and spoon onto a large serving platter or individual plates.
15
Arrange the salmon strips on top and sprinkle with the cilantro.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large dried japanese shiitake mushrooms, 7 quarts water, 1 (7 ounce) packagejapanese soba noodles (buckwheat noodles), 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Soba With Smoked Salmon, Cucumber,and Shiitake falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Soba With Smoked Salmon, Cucumber,and Shiitake

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