There are probably 200 recipes to make some variation of soba noodles with broccoli in peanut sauce. Today, faced with limited ingredients and a craving for peanut butter, I created my own variation. This recipe serves three generously in my house.
1 package soba noodles
2 cups broccoli, chopped (I include some stalks)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
3-4 tbsp soy sauce
2-3 shakes red pepper flakes
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Cook the soba noodles according to package directions. Add the broccoli to the cooking noodles for the last minute of cooking time (make sure the water keeps boiling). Drain and return to pot.
While the noodles are cooking, combine all the other ingredients (except the broccoli) in a medium size bowl and whisk together until well blended. Pour over drained noodles and broccoli and mix gently but well. Enjoy now, or cool and refrigerate for the next day.
