Monday 23 September 2013

Soba Noodle Salad with Salmon - Video

It's a wonderful Japanese tradition of eating cold noodles on hot summer's days... But before I proceed any further, I am so sorry if you're reading this on a cold, gloomy day... It is most certainly hot where I am.  If there's any consolation, I do not enjoy the sun... I much prefer a grey day.

I understand the notion of eating cold noodles may not be appealing to everyone, but I absolutely love it.  In fact, one of my guilt-less guilty pleasure is leftover spaghetti straight from the fridge with few dashes of Tabasco.  I need help, don't I... It's so delicious though... Anyone else a fan of cold spaghetti? Surely I can't be the only one... No?

Anyway... this soba noodle salad is one of my favourite quick meals.  The noodles takes minutes to cook (less time than regular pasta) and making the dressing takes seconds.  Soba noodles are made with buckwheat and they are normally darker in colour.  The one I used here was made with buckwheat and green tea.  I was expecting a more vivid green for a nice colour contrast against the salmon, but it turned out very pale... oh well.

To be honest, I am more than happy to eat the soba noodles just by itself and perhaps a bowlful of edamame beans and nice cold beer or sake (whatever is available)... but there are days when I want a bit more protein, and salmon goes really well with the noodle salad.  I simply pan-fry the salmon with salt, pepper and olive oil.  Though actually, thinking about it now, next time I'll have the soba noodles with sashimi, be it salmon or tuna.  But if you're not into raw fish or seafood in general, a simple grilled chicken will be lovely too.


And this is another video post which is always fun to make... In real life, this recipe takes less than ten minutes to make, but it took us a whole day to film it...  And again, the longest part to film was the title sequence... which, sadly and annoyingly, did not make the cut at the editing.  It just didn't look as good as what we had in mind... and we only want the best for yous all :)  I also want to say thank you to my partners in crime, Oflavia and Vincent for their talents and support. 


I hope you enjoy watching the video as much as we enjoy making it for you.  Don't forget to subscribe to the channel for more videos and hit the 'thumbs-up' button for me please :) Have a delicious day! x


14 comments:

  1. I enjoy soba noodles hot or cold! And with salmon.. how can you pass on that??? Another great video Michael!!!

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  2. I totally understand the appeal of eating cold noodles on hot days! When I lived in Japan the summer days were so hot and the idea of eating something hot was so unappealing. Another great video Michael! :D

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    1. It's so refreshing I love it. I went to Japan few summers ago and ate bowlful of cold soba noodles nearly everyday I was there. So good. Thank you Lorraine.

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  3. Nice video Michael...the only thing that I did not enjoy was watching you eat...that is not fair!!! I want to try the soba with salmon...looks so good....yum!
    Thanks for the recipe and hope you are having a great week :D

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    1. Thank you Juliana. I am sorry about that :) I hope you are having a great week as well.

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  4. Oh Michael! Noodles are my favorite carbohydrate fix ... this simple dish is perfect for a quick lunch. A question, though. Are there soba noodles that are gluten free? I have friend with celiac disease and am looking for GF noodles to use for times when he visits.

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    1. Thanks Susan. So sorry for the late reply to your comment. I am pretty sure most soba noodles are gluten free. Even though it's made of buckwheat, it's not wheat. Another great idea is using rice noodles and dress it with soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, a pinch of sugar and red chillies... Vietnamese style. Yum.

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  5. Love soba! Looks like Oflavia and Vincent had more fun than you :-)

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    1. Thanks Angie. They sure did. I was in charge of holding the flash light during the shoot.

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  6. Your videos are getting so good Michael! You're a born host! I've stopped doing them because I just get so awkward :( I love soba noodles-love their nutty flavour, and yes so good with salmon. A perfect healthy weeknight dinner!

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    1. I think you need to make more videos! Love your cooking and seeing you in action!

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  7. Michael, you are such a 'natural' for the videos...so relaxed and self assured. Your tone of voice is so pleasant and your speech is flawless. Also you explain everything even about the simplest food, such as the cold soba noodles; which I absolutely love eating it cold. I have made it last year and I need to make your version soon! Have a wonderful Sunday...your Sunday has just begun, and our Saturday evening is about to wind down:)

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    1. Many thanks Elisabeth for your kind words. I hope you will enjoy the noodles.

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