Vegan Spicy Peanut Soba Noodles (Print Version)

Nutty buckwheat noodles coated in spicy peanut dressing with crisp cabbage slaw

# What You’ll Need:

→ Soba Noodles

01 - 7 oz soba noodles

→ Crunchy Slaw

02 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 3 scallions, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Spicy Peanut Dressing

08 - 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 to 2 teaspoons sriracha, adjusted to taste
14 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water as needed

→ Garnishes

17 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, red bell pepper, scallions, and cilantro.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
04 - Add the cooked soba noodles to the bowl with the slaw. Pour the spicy peanut dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Divide the salad among serving bowls. Garnish with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for a colder salad.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The dressing comes together in one bowl and tastes like you spent an hour perfecting it.
  • It's ridiculously adaptable, so you can use whatever vegetables you have hiding in your crisper drawer.
  • Soba noodles have this satisfying nutty flavor that makes the whole dish feel more intentional than it actually is.
02 -
  • Cold soba noodles will absorb the dressing like a sponge over time, so if you're making this ahead, store the noodles and dressing separately and combine them just before serving.
  • The dressing will thicken as it cools, so if you're chilling the salad, you might need to loosen it with a splash of water before serving.
03 -
  • If the dressing breaks or looks separated, whisk in a tablespoon of warm water and it'll come back together like magic.
  • Roast your own peanuts if you can, or at least taste them before buying, because stale peanuts will drag the whole dish down.
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