Stir-Fried Soba Noodles with Shiitake and Baby Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

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Nutty buckwheat soba noodles stir-fried with earthy shiitake mushrooms and tender baby bok choy in a savory garlic-ginger sauce. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs soba noodles, fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced, baby bok choy, halved lengthwise 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
1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 cups baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of 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, then set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms and 2 cups halved baby bok choy. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until mushrooms soften and bok choy stems are tender but leaves still bright green.
Step 4: Toss in cooked soba noodles, 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until noodles are heated through and sauce coats everything evenly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup sliced green onions, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.