Simmered Okinawan Soba Noodle Soup with Pork and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A soothing, light yet filling noodle soup featuring chewy Okinawan soba noodles simmered with tender pork belly and aromatic scallions. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Okinawan soba noodles, pork belly, sliced into 1/4-inch strips, scallions, sliced thin on the diagonal for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Okinawan soba noodles
• 8 oz pork belly, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
• 4 stalks scallions, sliced thin on the diagonal
• 6 cups dashi stock
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add 12 oz Okinawan soba noodles. Cook for 5-6 minutes until chewy but cooked through, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. Step 2: In a medium pot, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced pork belly and sauté for 5 minutes until edges are lightly browned and pork is fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 6 cups dashi stock, then add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to infuse the broth.
4. Step 4: To serve, divide the cooked soba noodles evenly among four bowls. Ladle the hot pork broth over the noodles and garnish with 4 sliced scallion stalks. Serve immediately while hot.