Dinner

Spring Green Soba Salad with Korean-Style Marinated Eggs Recipe

ByJack Voss January 3, 2026January 3, 2026

Introduction

This Spring Green Soba Salad with Korean-Style Marinated Eggs is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The marinated eggs add a savory depth, while the fresh spring greens and silky soba noodles create a wonderful texture contrast.

Two white plates are filled with a dish of brown soba noodles mixed with dark green leafy vegetables and light green scallions. On top of each plate, two halves of soft-boiled eggs with bright orange yolks rest, slightly glossy. Some white sesame seeds are scattered over the noodles and greens. One plate has a pair of rose gold forks placed on the right side, resting in the noodles. Next to the plates, a small white bowl contains extra sesame seeds and sliced scallions. The whole setting is on a soft pink surface that contrasts with the food colors. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 eggs
150ml soy sauce, plus 2 tbsp
75ml mirin
2 spring onions, finely sliced
20g ginger, sliced
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and crushed
1 tbsp sesame seeds, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp white miso
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
10g coriander, roughly chopped
150g soba noodles
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
10g ginger, finely sliced
200g spring greens, finely sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer them to an ice water bath to cool.
Step 2: In a deep container, combine 150ml soy sauce, mirin, 150ml water, 1 sliced spring onion, sliced ginger, chilli flakes, toasted and crushed Szechuan peppercorns, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Peel the cooled eggs and submerge them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, up to 2 days.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together white miso, 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, and chopped coriander to make the dressing.
Step 4: Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking, reserving some cooking water.
Step 5: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic and finely sliced ginger, cooking until fragrant for a few minutes.
Step 6: Add the spring greens to the pan and stir until wilted. Toss in the cooked soba noodles and the miso dressing, adding reserved noodle water as needed to create a silky coating.
Step 7: Divide the noodles between two bowls. Slice the marinated eggs and arrange on top. Drizzle 1 tbsp of the egg marinade over the eggs, sprinkle with extra sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

Marinate the eggs a day ahead to deepen the flavor and save time on serving day.
For extra crunch, add toasted nuts or seeds such as peanuts or pumpkin seeds.
Substitute spring greens with spinach or kale if preferred.
Adjust chili flakes to taste for more or less heat.

Storage

Store any leftover marinated eggs and soba salad separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the soba mixture gently in a pan or enjoy cold. Avoid reheating the eggs to maintain their texture and flavor.

How to Serve

Two white ceramic bowls are filled with a fresh soba noodle dish. Each bowl shows a base layer of brown soba noodles twisted and mixed with bright green leafy vegetables and thinly sliced green onions. On top of the noodles in each bowl sit two halves of a soft-boiled egg with the yolks a rich orange color and slightly runny. Small white sesame seeds are sprinkled over the noodles and vegetables. Two silver spoons rest inside the upper bowl. Nearby, a small white bowl holds green sliced chili peppers and white sesame seeds. The setup sits on a pink surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use different noodles for this recipe?

Yes, you can substitute soba noodles with udon or rice noodles, but cooking times and textures will vary slightly. Soba noodles provide a unique nutty flavor that complements the marinade.

How do I know if the eggs are cooked perfectly for marinating?

The 7-minute cook time yields eggs with a slightly soft but set yolk, ideal for marinating. If you prefer firmer yolks, you can cook the eggs a bit longer, but avoid overcooking as the yolk should remain creamy.