Garlic Soba Noodles

Let’s be honest: sometimes, you just need a meal that comes together faster than you can say “takeout.” Enter these Garlic Soba Noodles—a dish that’s as quick to make as it is satisfying to eat. With a punchy garlic sauce and the earthy goodness of buckwheat noodles, this recipe is a minimalist’s dream.

What I love about this dish is its versatility. It’s perfect on its own, but also plays well with others. Toss in some sautéed veggies, add a protein like grilled chicken or tofu, or top with a jammy egg for extra oomph. The possibilities are endless, and the effort is minimal.

And let’s not forget the best part: it all comes together in about 15 minutes. That’s less time than it takes to decide what to watch on Netflix.

The sauce is made with a mix of soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and chili sauce, creating a savory, slightly spicy base that clings beautifully to the noodles. A generous amount of garlic, both fresh and boosted with a bit of garlic bouillon, ties everything together for a flavorful and satisfying dish.

What you will need:

For the Shrimp Marinade

• 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• a pinch of white pepper

The Sauce

• 2 tablespoon lite soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Garlic Base
• 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoon palm sugar or honey
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
• 1 teaspoon corn starch

The Stir Fry

• 6 oz soba noodle or 2 bundles
• 1-2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large shallot, sliced
• 2 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 oz broccolini, cut into bite size

Step 1:

Mix the marinade ingredients together. Add prepared shrimp. Let marinade while you make the sauce. Cook the soba noodles per package direction.

Step 2:

Whisk the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Better Than Bouillon, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, palm sugar or honey, chili garlic sauce, and corn starch until combined.

Step 3:

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add vegetable oil, then add your shrimp. Lower temperature to medium, cooking for 2-3 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.

Step 4

Turn your heat to high heat. Add vegetable oil. Add shallots, ginger, and garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds. Add the broccolini and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add your cooked noodles. Add your sauce and stir fry to combine for 1-2 minutes. Add in your shrimp. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Top with green scallions and sesame seed.

✅ Quick Tips: Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.