Stern Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Sesame and Shiitake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A composed soba noodle stir fry featuring earthy shiitake mushrooms and toasted sesame, delivering a serious umami impact. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs soba noodles, sesame oil, shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Japanese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz soba noodles
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
3, thinly sliced green onions
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp, optional red chili flakes
1 medium, julienned carrot

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 oz soba noodles and cook for 5 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until browned and tender.
Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 medium julienned carrot. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Add drained soba noodles to the skillet along with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Toss to combine and heat through for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.