Terriyaki Soba Noodles

This is one of the most popular meals I make.  Beth and I love it, but most importantly the kids love it.  It only takes about 15 minutes to prepare and its fairly healthy (a little high in sodium).

Here’s what you need:

1 Package Soba (Buckwheat) Noodles

What cute little bundles.

1 Jar Terriyaki (I usually use Soyaki, a Trader Joe’s item, It’s just a cheaper version of the Soy Vay terriyaki sauce).  3/4 of the jar is more than enough, so save some for next time.

Trader Joe

1 Package Tofu (Optional)

1/2 # Snow Peas (also Optional)

1 Bag Potstickers (Ling Ling brand pictured, but there are many generic versions, I’ve heard safeway has a great generic brand, but I haven’t tried it).

Yumtacular

Here’s how to make it:

Start the terriyaki sauce simmering over medium high heat.

Bring 2 Separate Large saucepans of water to a boil.

To one, add the soba noodles, set a timer for 4 minutes, they’re easy to forget.

To the other, add the dumplings.

Heat up a medium skillet with 2 tablespoons oil over med high heat.

After 4 minutes, drain the soba noodles and rinse with cool water until all the noodles have cooled.  We want to stop the cooking so it is important to get them all cool.  Set aside.

In heated skillet, add the tofu and sautee for 8 minutes then add the snow peas.  Sautee for another 2 minutes, then add the heated terriyaki sauce.

After about 10 minutes in the water, drain the dumplings.  They can now be served (this is how we eat them), but if you prefer, you can sautee them now, until crispy.  Careful though, they are easy to burn.

Add the soba noodles to the skillet with the tofu and sauce, stir until noodles are coated, remove from heat and serve.

I know, you didn’t need me to tell you how to cook this stuff, but I had to write something.