Name: Crispy Soba Noodles
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried soba noodles; canola oil (for frying)

Butter Club Notes

This is one of those little restaurant tricks that makes a dish feel finished. A handful of crispy soba noodles adds texture that you just can't get any other way. I use them mostly as a garnish, but I've caught myself eating them straight off the sheet pan more than once. They're simple, crunchy, and somehow make almost everything underneath them a little more interesting.

Crispy Soba Noodles

Thin soba noodles curl into delicate golden strands as they fry, with a light, shattering crunch. Add them at the last moment so that crispness holds against a warm bowl of soup.

By Alex Stone

Prep2 minCook8 minTotal10 MINUTESDifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Noodles

8 ounces dried soba noodles
canola oil (for frying)

Instructions

Heat the Oil: Heat about 2 inches of canola oil in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven to 350°F.canola oil
Fry the Noodles: Working in small batches, carefully lower the dry soba noodles into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp.8 ounces soba noodles
Drain the Noodles: Transfer the noodles to a paper towel-lined tray using a spider strainer or slotted spoon.fried soba noodles
Check for Doneness: Allow the noodles to cool for a minute, then taste one to make sure it's completely crisp. Return any undercooked noodles to the oil for another 15–20 seconds if needed.
Serve: Use immediately as a garnish, or cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

About 4 cups crispy noodles — Serving size: ½ cup

Calories: 112
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 3 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 2 mg
Potassium: 86 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Total Sugars: 0 g
Vitamin A: 0 IU
Vitamin C: 0 mg
Calcium: 8 mg
Iron: 1 mg

Crispy Soba Noodles

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How to Make Crispy Soba Noodles

Heat the Oil:

Fry the Noodles:

Drain Well:

Cool and Serve:

Crispy Soba Noodles

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Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

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