Buckwheat is totally grain free, and gluten free, it’s a fruit seed that is in the rhubarb family! It is an excellent source of protein as well as many other important nutrients which help to regulate blood sugar and keep you feeling full at the same time. This dish is super delicious and fast to prepare- these noodles are good either hot or cold. Don’t over cook them! (taste them along their journey!)
1 pound of 100% buckwheat soba
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1-2 heads of baby bok choy, washed and thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
1″ fresh ginger, grated or thinly sliced
1T coconut oil
2t hot sesame oil
fresh scallions and/or fresh jalapeño to taste
1-2T tamari
1T mirin
Salt and pepper to taste
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the soba and cook until al dente. Rinse well with fresh water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat up the coconut oil, sauté the garlic, ginger and hot pepper just until golden. Add the sliced bok choy and sauté just until bright green. Deglaze with mirin, sauté for an additional minute or so and then add in the tamari and hot sesame oil. Toss in the cooked noodles and stir through to combine everything well. Serve hot or cold.
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