Chilled Noodle Lunch Cups (Print Version)

Cold noodles mixed with sesame, soy, crunchy veggies, and a touch of chili for a fresh lunch option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 7 oz dried soba noodles or rice noodles

→ Sauce

02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
03 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1 to 2 tsp chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

07 - 1 cup cucumber, julienned
08 - 2 medium carrots, julienned
09 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
11 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Boil noodles following package directions, then drain and rinse thoroughly with cold water until chilled. Drain well.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and chili garlic sauce in a small bowl.
03 - Distribute cold noodles evenly among four meal prep containers.
04 - Top each portion with julienned cucumber, carrot, and sliced green onion.
05 - Drizzle sauce over each cup and toss gently to combine evenly.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and optional cilantro. Seal containers and refrigerate until serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The sauce doubles beautifully and keeps for a week in the fridge
  • Cold noodles actually taste better after marinating for a few hours
02 -
  • Overcooked soba noodles turn into mush, so pull them two minutes early and theyll finish cooking from residual heat
  • The sauce needs to be room temperature or warmer, otherwise it solidifies when it hits cold noodles
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create carrot ribbons instead of julienning by hand
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes to intensify their nutty flavor
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