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Miso-Tahini Soba Noodle Bowls

These Miso-Tahini Soba Noodle Bowls are so fresh and hearty, yet super easy to whip up! The noodles and veggies are tossed with a delicious blend of creamy tahini, savory miso, and a touch of lemon, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Mmmm!
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: miso, soba noodles, tahini
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 10 oz soba noodles (3 bunches)
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (about 3/4c loosely chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup Miso Tahini dressing
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds for garnish

For the Miso-Tahini Dressing:

  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • 1.5 tbsp shiro (white) miso
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • For the Miso Tahini dressing: combine all the ingredients together in a bowl. Add water slowly, adjust more/less for desired consistency. Allow the dressing to rest overnight. (or place in a blender if making the same day!)
  • Cook the soba noodles according to instructions. Drain and toss with a dash of sesame oil to prevent sticking.
  • In a large bowl, add chopped cucumber, carrots, green onions, cilantro, and red chili flakes.
  • Add soba noodles and 1/2-3/4 cup miso tahini dressing. Combine well and top with black sesame seeds!

Notes

*this miso-tahini recipe makes about 1 cup of dressing. Add all the dressing, or however much to your liking!