Soba noodle bowl with creminis and cabbage

I’ve found that for many of my clients, lunch variety can be a challenge. Most people do not have schedules that allow for stopping mid-day to cook something for lunch, so packable or ready-made items are key. Sandwiches and wraps are staples for many. Sometimes salads are nice. Dinner leftovers can be useful. If you happen to have a few minutes to spare, this soba noodle bowl is a quick, satisfying, minimally inconveniencing meal that will help you make it to dinnertime. Noodle bowls such as this also reheat nicely if you need to take on-the-go. 

On another note, remember last month when the Sriracha factory was almost shut down? If Huy Fong Foods is ever declared a public nuisance, People. Will. Riot.

Soba noodle bowl with creminis and cabbage
Adapted from Gourmet
Serves 1

For broth base:
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons miso paste

For noodles:
2 ounces soba noodles
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 green onion, thinly sliced, green and white parts diveded
8 cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Lime juice

1. Whisk together the broth base ingredients and set aside.
2. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add the soba noodles and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes. Drain and rise.
3. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high, and saute the ginger, garlic, and white parts of the green onion until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cremini mushrooms and saute until brown, 5-6 minutes. Add the cabbage and saute 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp and crunchy. Add the broth base and bring to a simmer. Add the soba noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Allow the entire mixture to simmer together for 2 minutes.
4. Transfer the noodles and vegetables to a bowl and garnish with the toasted sesame seeds and the reserved green parts of the green onion. Squeeze a bit of lime juice over the top for freshness and serve immediately.