This dish draws inspiration from both refreshing cold Japanese noodle salads and the heat of Korean spicy noodle dishes, making it the ideal quick meal if you’re looking for something light and delicious with a spicy twist. If you enjoyed reading my article about vegan Asian noodles, you should definitely try this recipe!
I recently came across a popular recipe for gluten-free ramen on TikTok, and it made me think of one of my own recipes that I hadn’t made in a while!
For this recipe, I was inspired by both Korean and Japanese cuisine, and I believe the two go well together in this situation. Japanese cuisine’s signature dish, soba noodles, is made with buckwheat flour rather than wheat flour. Anyone trying to adhere to a gluten-free diet will find buckwheat soba noodles to be a great option.
I try to make dishes that my best friend and I can both enjoy when she visits me once a year because she has celiac disease. Because they can be used in so many different dishes, including stir-fries, broths, and my personal favorite, soba noodle salads like this one, buckwheat noodles are one of the things I like to keep on hand.
Although soba noodles are actually free of gluten, it’s always a good idea to check the ingredients list because there can be some variation between brands and you want to make sure they weren’t produced in a facility that also processes wheat. [feast_advanced_jump_to].
These days, this food item is becoming more and more popular everywhere, especially with people who are gluten intolerant.
Celiac disease is a type of autoimmune disorder because the body’s own immune system attacks the body and causes inflammation. (3) A serious case occurs when the inflammation involves many parts of the body. Eating the protein “gluten” triggers celiac disease. Wheat, rye, and barley are the common sources of gluten and must be avoided completely by people with celiac disease.
Buckwheat, despite having the name “wheat,” is a gluten-free grain. Buckwheat is a good source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, including potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins B1, C, and E. Advertisements.
Many regions of Japan have a distinctive method for preparing and serving soba noodles. For instance, soba is most frequently consumed in the Kant region in a dark soup made of bonito fish flakes, soy sauce, sugar, and seasoned rice wine known as mirin.
Buckwheat has a high amount of resistant starch. Resistant starch is digested slower and thus leads to less of a spike in blood sugar than rapidly digestible starches such as white bread. The nutritional quality of buckwheat varies significantly depending on the processing type and its amount. (1)
Why this soba noodle stir fry recipe works
It is:
Have you ever eaten soba noodles? Soba is the name for buckwheat-based Japanese noodles.
When cooked properly, they have a mildly earthy flavor and a tender, almost springy bite. They go well with most Asian flavors.
Buckwheat is actually not a grain, but a seed, and falls into the category of a ‘pseudocereal’, and they are absolutely delicious! A yummy alternative to other asian noodles like rice noodles.
They go well in hot dishes (like this vegetable soba) as well as cold noodle salads and flavorful soups.
How can you keep your soba noodles from sticking together?
No, they’re not the same thing. Both are varieties of conventional Japanese noodles, but only udon is made entirely of wheat flour. They also have a thicker shape and chewier texture.
Yes! Buckwheat noodles are a healthy, nutritious noodle choice. This is a good article to check out for more information on the health benefits of soba noodles.
Although some brands also use wheat flour, traditionally, buckwheat flour is used to make soba noodles. Check the label if you’re looking for a gluten-free option.
Tamari and coconut aminos are the two primary soy sauce alternatives that are gluten free. Tamari, which is soy sauce made without wheat, has a flavor profile that is most similar to soy sauce. Coconut aminos, which are produced using fermented coconut nectar, have a flavor that is somewhat sweeter than that of soy sauce.
Yes, soba noodles are entirely vegan and vegetarian since they are made exclusively from plant-based buckwheat flour.
This soba noodle stir fry is substantial enough to serve as a meal in and of itself, but if you’d like, you can add more protein.
Tofu, prawns, chicken, or tempeh would all be delicious!
To add any type of protein:
If you want to serve it with something else, a simple Asian-style salad would be lovely!
For 3-5 days, leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator in a covered container.
Simply reheat in the microwave for one to two minutes until hot, or heat on low in a small covered skillet while tossing occasionally until heated through.
FAQ
Which brands of soba noodles are gluten-free?
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Brands of Gluten-free Soba Noodles
- Eden Foods.
- Japan Gold USA.
- King Soba.
- Lotus Foods.
- Muso from Japan.
Which noodles are gluten-free?
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The 6 Best Types of Gluten-Free Pasta and Noodles
- Brown Rice Pasta. …
- Shirataki Noodles. …
- Chickpea Pasta. …
- Quinoa Pasta. …
- Soba Noodles. …
- Multigrain Pasta.
Are soba noodles wheat and gluten-free?
The traditional ingredient for making soba noodles is buckwheat flour, which is actually gluten-free despite its name. However, soba noodles regularly also contain wheat flour. We do know that the soba noodles sold under the Eden Foods brand do not contain wheat flour, making them gluten-free.
Are udon or soba noodles gluten-free?
Udon that has been dried is also tasty, but the texture is denser. Soba noodles, on the other hand, are made from buckwheat and have a strong nutty flavor. However, many also contain wheat, making them not gluten-free. Pure buckwheat soba is gluten-free and stronger in flavor.
