Peanut Soba Noodle Jar Recipe

ByJack Voss
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Introduction

This Peanut Soba Noodle Jar is a vibrant and flavorful meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Packed with fresh veggies and a creamy peanut sauce, it’s easy to prepare and fun to eat right from the jar.

In the center, a clear glass jar holds four distinct layers: the bottom layer is a golden sauce, topped by a layer of dark soba noodles, then a mixed layer of light green cucumber spirals and bright orange carrot spirals, and on top are golden-brown cashews with a sprinkle of green scallions. Behind the jar, two clear glass bowls sit side by side, one full of light green cucumber spirals and the other with bright orange carrot spirals. The jar and bowls rest on a folded light tan napkin on a white marbled surface. On one side of the jar, there is a stack of three white plates with a fork and knife nearby. On the other side, two white plates are stacked next to a spoon and fork set, all with silver handles. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 Carrots
  • 1 Cucumber
  • 4 cups Soba Noodles
  • 1/2 cup Peanuts
  • 1 bunch Scallions
  • 1 1/2 inch Fresh Ginger
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/3 cup Water

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Step 2: Thinly slice the red bell pepper and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
  3. Step 3: Spiralize the carrots and cucumber into noodle-like strips.
  4. Step 4: In a food processor, finely mince the fresh ginger and garlic clove until well blended.
  5. Step 5: Add creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes to the processor.
  6. Step 6: Slowly add water, one tablespoon at a time, blending until the peanut sauce is smooth and creamy.
  7. Step 7: Divide all ingredients evenly into four jars. Start by layering the peanut sauce at the bottom.
  8. Step 8: Sprinkle sliced scallions over the sauce, then add the cooled soba noodles.
  9. Step 9: Add the spiralized carrots and cucumbers, followed by the sliced red bell pepper and chopped cilantro.
  10. Step 10: Top each jar with peanuts for crunch.
  11. Step 11: Seal the jars and refrigerate. Consume within 5 days for the best flavor and freshness.

Tips & Variations

  • Use gluten-free soba noodles if you prefer a gluten-free meal.
  • Add cooked chicken or tofu for extra protein and make it a complete meal.
  • If you don’t have a spiralizer, thinly slice carrots and cucumber with a vegetable peeler instead.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level or omit for milder taste.

Storage

Store the assembled noodle jars in the refrigerator with lids tightly sealed. They will keep fresh for up to 5 days. Before eating, you can enjoy them cold or let the jar sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Stir well to combine the sauce with the noodles and veggies.

How to Serve

A glass jar with a metal clasp holds a dish made of several visible layers: at the bottom is a yellow sauce, above it are brown noodles, then a layer of spiral-cut green cucumber, and on top thin orange carrot spirals mixed with some cashew nuts and green onion slices. Behind the jar, two clear bowls contain more spiral-cut cucumber on the left and spiral-cut carrot on the right. The jar is placed on beige napkins on a wooden table, flanked by two white stacked plates on each side with silver forks and spoons nearby. The whole setting is bright and clean with a natural look. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the peanut sauce ahead of time?

Yes, the peanut sauce can be made up to a week in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give it a good stir before using, as slight separation may occur.

What if I don’t have a food processor?

You can finely grate the ginger and garlic by hand and whisk the peanut sauce ingredients together vigorously until smooth. It may take a bit more effort but works well.

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Peanut Soba Noodle Jar Recipe

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  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This vibrant and refreshing Peanut Soba Noodle Jar recipe combines perfectly cooked soba noodles with crunchy fresh vegetables and a creamy, spicy peanut sauce. Served cold and layered in jars, it’s an ideal make-ahead lunch or light dinner that’s packed with flavor and texture. The homemade peanut dressing is smooth, tangy, and has a hint of heat, complemented by the crunch of peanuts and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 Carrots, spiralized
  • 1 Cucumber, spiralized
  • 1 bunch Scallion, thinly sliced

Noodles

  • 4 cups Soba Noodles

Peanut Sauce

  • 1 1/2 inch Fresh Ginger, peeled
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/3 cup Water

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup Peanuts

Instructions

  1. Prepare Soba Noodles: Cook the soba noodles according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water to stop cooking, and set aside.
  2. Slice Red Bell Pepper: Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and set aside.
  3. Chop Cilantro: Roughly chop the cilantro leaves and set aside.
  4. Spiralize Carrots and Cucumber: Use a spiralizer to create noodle-like strands from the carrots and cucumber.
  5. Make Peanut Sauce: In a food processor, add peeled fresh ginger and garlic clove; process until finely minced.
  6. Add Remaining Sauce Ingredients: To the minced ginger and garlic, add creamy peanut butter, reduced sodium soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  7. Blend Sauce Smooth: Gradually add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending continuously until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  8. Assemble Jars: Divide all ingredients evenly into 4 jars. Start by layering peanut sauce at the bottom.
  9. Add Scallions: Sprinkle thinly sliced scallions over the sauce layer in each jar.
  10. Add Soba Noodles: Next, add cooked soba noodles on top of the scallions.
  11. Add Spiralized Vegetables: Follow with spiralized carrots and cucumbers.
  12. Add Bell Pepper and Cilantro: Layer sliced red bell pepper and chopped cilantro over the noodles and vegetables.
  13. Top with Peanuts: Finish each jar by adding a layer of peanuts for crunch.
  14. Refrigerate and Serve: Seal jars and refrigerate. Consume within 5 days for optimal freshness. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free soba noodles if sensitive to gluten.
  • Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and packed lunches.
  • Make sure to rinse soba noodles after cooking to prevent them from sticking.
  • Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler for the carrots and cucumber to achieve the best texture.
  • If the peanut sauce becomes too thick, add additional water 1 teaspoon at a time to thin.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian

Keywords: Peanut Soba Noodle Jar, Peanut Sauce, Soba Noodles, Asian Noodle Salad, Make-Ahead Lunch, Healthy Noodle Jar

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