Spicy Soba Noodles with Shiitakes and Cabbage
Spicy Soba Noodles with Shiitakes and Cabbage is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir together all sauce ingredients until brown sugar is dissolved, then set aside.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir together all sauce ingredients until brown sugar is dissolved, then set aside.
Toast sesame seeds in a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over medium heat, stirring, until pale golden, then transfer to a small bowl.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté ginger and garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add shiitakes and sauté, stirring frequently, until tender and starting to brown, about 6 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium, then add cabbage and most of scallions (reserve about a tablespoon for garnish) and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
Add sauce and simmer 2 minutes.
While cabbage is cooking, cook soba and edamame together in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until noodles are just tender, about 6 minutes.
Drain in a colander and rinse under cool water to stop cooking and remove excess starch, then drain well again.
Transfer to a large bowl and toss with sesame seeds and vegetable mixture.
Serve sprinkled with reserved scallions.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.