Today, let’s make the easiest noodle dish ever—soy sauce noodles! With just a handful of pantry staples, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. No need to cook your meat or simmer the sauce for hours; simply toss the noodles with a savory soy sauce-based sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is guaranteed to become your new favorite weeknight hero.
SOY SAUCE NOODLES (2 servings)
Ingredients:
- 2 green onions
- 1/2 English cucumber (or cabbage, lettuce, bell pepper, etc.)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 7 oz (200g) somyeon noodles (or buckwheat noodles, spaghetti, instant ramen noodles)
- 2 fried eggs (optional), to garnish
Sauce:
- 3.5 tbsp soy sauce, plus more if needed
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or white/rice vinegar)
Instructions:
PREP INGREDIENTS
1. Thinly slice the green onions. Cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks.
2. Grind the sesame seeds with a mortar and pestle for a more intense nutty flavor.
3. Make the sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small container and mix well.
MAKE SOY SAUCE NOODLES
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
2. Rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking. Rub them with your hands to remove extra starch, then squeeze out any excess water. Transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl.
3. Pour in the sauce and mix well. Taste and add more soy sauce if needed.
4. Divide the noodles into serving bowls. Top with cucumbers, green onions, sesame seeds, and fried eggs (if using). Enjoy!
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Ingredients
2 green onions
1/2 English cucumber (or cabbage, lettuce, bell pepper, etc.)
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
7 oz (200g) somyeon noodles (or buckwheat noodles, spaghetti, instant ramen noodles)
2 fried eggs (optional), to garnish
- Sauce:
3.5 tbsp soy sauce, plus more if needed
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or white/rice vinegar)
Directions
- Prep Ingredients
- Thinly slice the green onions. Cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks.
- Grind the sesame seeds with a mortar and pestle for a more intense nutty flavor.
- Make the sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small container and mix well.
- Make Soy Sauce Noodles
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
- Rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking. Rub them with your hands to remove extra starch, then squeeze out any excess water. Transfer the noodles to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour in the sauce and mix well. Taste and add more soy sauce if needed.
- Divide the noodles into serving bowls. Top with cucumbers, green onions, sesame seeds, and fried eggs (if using). Enjoy!
Notes
- 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 240 ml
