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]]>Soba is a type of thin, grayish Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour.
Since these noodles are made from pure buckwheat flour, they can easily break down while boiling. This is why it is customary to mix wheat flour with buckwheat flour. In Japan, agricultural standards require noodles to contain at least 30% buckwheat flour to be named Soba, and the larger the amount of buckwheat flour, the more desirable and high-quality the noodles.
The noodle dough is spread out on a surface, rolled, and finally cut with a special knife.
In Japan, Soba noodles are served on a variety of occasions. They are cheap noodles that can be bought at a stall at the train station, but at the same time they are served in upscale restaurants.
In the markets, you can buy dried noodles that can be cooked at home, along with an easy-to-prepare sauce.
Soba goes great with tempura vegetables, and a light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.
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]]>This noodle recipe is not only quick, it’s versatile. For the healthier option, fill a bowl with a cup or two of precooked noodles. Some of our favorites are zucchini and sweet potato noodles but really, you can spiralize just about any veggie. If you’re a bit hungrier, opt for a whole wheat fettuccine noodle, which takes just about 10 minutes to cook from start to finish. While that’s boiling, stir in the ingredients for the sauce – a bit of dry white wine, unsalted butter, oil (avocado was used in this recipe), garlic powder, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add some precooked shrimp on top for that punch of protein and you’ve got yourself a tasty 20-minute meal.
These lettuce wraps are great for those who are watching their calorie or carbohydrate intake (or, if you had a late lunch and want a little snack before bedtime!). To avoid soggy lettuce boats, be sure to pick out a crisp head of lettuce, though prepackaged lettuce boats also work here. Now for the filling, a pre-made Indian-inspired curried cauliflower salad from Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s in the area, simply mix together roasted potatoes, cauliflower, and chickpeas with a bit of green peas, olive oil, and Indian spices. Scoop some into your wrap and enjoy with a bit of sriracha! If you’re a bit hungrier but still want the lettuce wrap filling, swap out the greens for a hearty whole-wheat pita.
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]]>The post Soba Noodles 101 appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>Soba is a type of thin, grayish Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour.
Since these noodles are made from pure buckwheat flour, they can easily break down while boiling. This is why it is customary to mix wheat flour with buckwheat flour. In Japan, agricultural standards require noodles to contain at least 30% buckwheat flour to be named Soba, and the larger the amount of buckwheat flour, the more desirable and high-quality the noodles.
The noodle dough is spread out on a surface, rolled, and finally cut with a special knife.
In Japan, Soba noodles are served on a variety of occasions. They are cheap noodles that can be bought at a stall at the train station, but at the same time they are served in upscale restaurants.
In the markets, you can buy dried noodles that can be cooked at home, along with an easy-to-prepare sauce.
Soba goes great with tempura vegetables, and a light soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger.
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]]>The post These Weeknight Dinners Are Both Versatile and Delicious appeared first on foodisinthehouse.com.
]]>This noodle recipe is not only quick, it’s versatile. For the healthier option, fill a bowl with a cup or two of precooked noodles. Some of our favorites are zucchini and sweet potato noodles but really, you can spiralize just about any veggie. If you’re a bit hungrier, opt for a whole wheat fettuccine noodle, which takes just about 10 minutes to cook from start to finish. While that’s boiling, stir in the ingredients for the sauce – a bit of dry white wine, unsalted butter, oil (avocado was used in this recipe), garlic powder, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Add some precooked shrimp on top for that punch of protein and you’ve got yourself a tasty 20-minute meal.
These lettuce wraps are great for those who are watching their calorie or carbohydrate intake (or, if you had a late lunch and want a little snack before bedtime!). To avoid soggy lettuce boats, be sure to pick out a crisp head of lettuce, though prepackaged lettuce boats also work here. Now for the filling, a pre-made Indian-inspired curried cauliflower salad from Trader Joe’s. If you don’t have a Trader Joe’s in the area, simply mix together roasted potatoes, cauliflower, and chickpeas with a bit of green peas, olive oil, and Indian spices. Scoop some into your wrap and enjoy with a bit of sriracha! If you’re a bit hungrier but still want the lettuce wrap filling, swap out the greens for a hearty whole-wheat pita.
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