Cold Soba Noodles with Miso and Smoked Tofu

Name: Cold Soba Noodles with Miso and Smoked Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger; 3 tablespoons miso paste; 3 tablespoons mirin; 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound soba noodles; 5 whole red radishes; 5 whole scallions; 4 ounces smoked tofu

A refreshing Japanese-inspired dish featuring cold soba noodles tossed in a savory miso-ginger dressing, topped with crisp radishes, scallions and smoky tofu. Perfect for a light summer meal.

4 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 tablespoon finely grated peeled ginger
•3 tablespoons miso paste
•3 tablespoons mirin
•3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
•1 tablespoon soy sauce
•¼ teaspoon kosher salt
•1 pound soba noodles
•5 whole red radishes
•5 whole scallions
•4 ounces smoked tofu

Cooking Instructions

1.
Whisk ginger, miso paste, 3 Tbsp. mirin, 3 Tbsp. vinegar, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
5 min
2.
Cook soba noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles, rinse with cold water, then add to ginger mixture. Season with more mirin, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt, if needed.
15 min
3.
Transfer noodles to a serving bowl or platter and top with radishes, scallions, and tofu. Serve immediately.
5 min