Revitalize Your Palate with Green Tea Infused Soba Noodles

Today’s Special: Green Tea Infused Soba Noodles

I’m excited to share a unique and refreshing recipe with you all today — Green Tea Infused Soba Noodles. This dish is perfect for a hot summer day when you’re craving something light and flavorful. The combination of earthy green tea and nutty soba noodles creates a delicious and satisfying meal that’s sure to impress your taste buds.

For this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• soba noodles (200g)
• green tea bags (2)
• sesame oil (15ml)
• soy sauce (30ml)
• rice vinegar (15ml)
• honey (10ml)
• cucumber (1, thinly sliced)
• carrot (1, julienned)
• green onion (2, sliced)
• sesame seeds (for garnish)

To prepare this dish, you’ll need the following kitchen tools:

• saucepan
• strainer
• mixing bowl
• whisk
• vegetable peeler

Start by boiling water in a saucepan and steeping the green tea bags for a few minutes. Once the tea is infused, cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to make the dressing. Toss the cooked soba noodles in the dressing until well coated. Add in the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, and sliced green onion, and mix everything together gently.

Serve the Green Tea Infused Soba Noodles in bowls, garnished with sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor. This dish is best enjoyed chilled, making it a perfect option for a light lunch or dinner on a warm day.

The approximate total weight of the cooked dish is 600g, with 2 servings. Each serving weighs around 300g, and has an estimated calorie count of 350 per serving.

One clever tip for this recipe is to garnish the noodles with a sprinkle of matcha powder for an extra boost of green tea flavor and a vibrant pop of color.

I hope you give this Green Tea Infused Soba Noodles recipe a try and enjoy the unique combination of flavors. Feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or protein to make it your own. Happy cooking!