Looking for a nutritious and tasty toddler recipe that is sure to be a hit? Hiyashi Soba for toddlers is an easy and healthy dish ideal for family meals. This delicious Japanese noodle dish is made with plain boiled soba noodles, freshly cooked vegetables and a tamari based sauce that is perfect for picky eaters. Full of flavour and texture, this is a dish that will be enjoyed by both adults and toddlers alike. Give it a try today and make it part of your family’s meal rotation!

General Information

Servings: 4

Cuisine: Japanese

Course: Main Dish

Keywords: soba, hiyashi, cold soba, summer, easy, quick

Calories: 200 kcal

Protein: 4 g

Carbs: 36 g

Fats: 4 g

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 minutes

Ingredients

For the soba

• 120 g soba noodles
• 2 tsp dashi powder
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• ¼ tsp sesame oil

For the sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp honey
• 2 tsp ginger, minced
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil

For the topping

• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 cucumber, cut into thin slices

Directions

1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

2. Add the soba noodles and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water.

4. In a large bowl, mix together the dashi powder, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

5. Add the soba noodles and toss to combine.

6. To make the sauce, in a medium bowl combine the soy sauce, honey, ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.

7. When ready to serve, mix the grated carrot and cucumber slices into the soba.

8. Serve the soba with the sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Recommended Sides

• Edamame
• Grilled Salmon
• Miso Soup

The way James makes Hiyashi Soba is so fun that even his toddler can help! “Come on, let’s mix the noodles and the sauce! And don’t forget to sprinkle sesame seeds on top when we’re done!”