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Chinese Broccoli, Mushrooms & Cucumber with Soba Noodles
Lots of lime makes the sauce pretty tangy and fresh tasting. Stir-fried cucumbers are silky smooth but still crunchy. This dish can be served either hot or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 9.5 ounces soba noodles
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 medium head broccoli, florets chopped, stems peeled and chopped (keep separate)
- 16 cremini mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, sliced into half rounds
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into large matchsticks
- 1/2 cup unsalted roasted cashews
- sesame seeds for garnish
- toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
- Sriracha, for serving
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons veggie broth or water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vegemite or marmite
- 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon No Beef Base
- 1 tablespoon corn or potato starch
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, broth, garlic, lime juice, sesame oil, capers, honey, vegemite, and bouillon, then whisk in cornstarch and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil. Add chopped broccoli stems and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli florets and 1/2 of the prepared sauce. Cover and steam broccoli in sauce for 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover, add mushrooms, onions and remaining sauce. Cook until broccoli is crisp tender and sauce has thickened, about 6 more minutes. Add cucumbers for the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
- Reduce heat to low and add cooked noodles. Toss until fully coated and warmed through. Serve with cashews, sesame seeds, a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, and Sriracha.
Inspiration:
https://www.seriouseats.com/2015/05/how-to-stir-fry-cucumbers.html
https://www.parsleyandpumpkins.com/blog/2015/6/10/a-pinch-of-parsley-cucumbers
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a45477/beef-and-broccoli-noodles-recipe/