Cold Okinawan Soba Noodle Salad with Shredded Pork and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

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A refreshing cold noodle salad combining Okinawan soba noodles with shredded pork, crisp vegetables, and a tangy soy-ginger dressing. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs Okinawan soba noodles, pork shoulder, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

300 g Okinawan soba noodles
300 g pork shoulder
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 small, julienned cucumber
1 medium, julienned carrot
3 stalks, thinly sliced scallions
1 tsp sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add 300 g Okinawan soba noodles and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to chill.
Step 2: While noodles cook, place 300 g pork shoulder in a small pot, cover with water, and simmer gently for 45 minutes until tender. Remove pork, shred finely with forks.
Step 3: In a bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp sugar until sugar dissolves.
Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine chilled noodles, shredded pork, 1 small julienned cucumber, 1 medium julienned carrot, and 3 thinly sliced scallions.
Step 5: Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to meld flavors.