Stir-Fried Soba Noodles with Shiitake and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-24 · Updated 2026-06-24

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring nutty soba noodles tossed with earthy shiitake mushrooms and fresh scallions. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs soba noodles, dried shiitake mushrooms, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Japanese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

200 grams soba noodles
50 grams dried shiitake mushrooms
4 stalks scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Soak 50 grams dried shiitake mushrooms in 1 cup hot water for 20 minutes until softened, then slice thinly, reserving soaking liquid.
Step 2: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 200 grams soba noodles for 5 minutes until just tender; drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and 4 chopped scallions (white and green parts separated), stir-fry for 3 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
Step 5: Pour in 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and 1/4 cup reserved mushroom soaking liquid; add drained soba noodles and toss over medium heat for 2 minutes until noodles are coated and warmed through.
Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes if using, toss briefly, then remove from heat and serve immediately.