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Citrus & Ginger Soba Noodles

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14 min

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Inspired by traditional zaru soba dishes from Japan, our buckwheat noodle dish pays homage to the simplicity of this beloved culinary classic, offering a twist with a citrus ginger dressing. It's a refreshing dish to enjoy on warm days.

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14 min

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10 min

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4 min

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Catalina - June 7, 2026, 10:47 p.m.

I was so excited for this recipe cause I thought it sounded so delicious! And I did like it at first, but I kept getting this bitter taste that I couldn’t get away with added sweetness. Is there something I could back off of to make it more of my preference?

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 8, 2026, 4:07 a.m.

Heyy Catalina, thanks for giving the recipe a try and sharing your experience! Hmm a bitter taste could be coming from the ginger, raw shallot, or even the orange juice depending on the variety used.

You could try reducing the ginger or shallot slightly to see if that helps. Letting the dressing sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving may also mellow the sharper flavours a bit. Alternatively, if you'd prefer a sweeter flavour profile, adding a touch more syrup or mirin could help balance things out (though it sounds like you maybe already tried that). We hope these tweaks help make the recipe more enjoyable next time 🤗✨

Catalina - June 8, 2026, 9:52 p.m.

Thank you! After having the leftovers a day later I will say the bitterness did subside a little! But I think I will try it again and reduce the ginger, shallot and let it sit longer!

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Marguerite De Valois - March 23, 2026, 1:27 p.m.

Je n'ai pas aimé cette recette

PUL small logo PUL Team - March 23, 2026, 3:29 p.m.

Hey Marguerite! Aw we're sorry to hear this 😔 Thank you for being honest and for giving the recipe a try.

If you'd like to share what you didn't like (was it the flavour, the texture, a certain ingredient?), we're happy to help troubleshoot. That said, taste is personal, and sometimes a recipe just doesn’t land for everyone. We appreciate you sharing your experience, and we hope our next recipe hits the mark for you 💛

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Aileen - Feb. 23, 2026, 7:35 a.m.

Not my favorite :( The raw shallot was not pleasing, and I didn’t love the citrus flavor either.

PUL small logo PUL Team - Feb. 23, 2026, 4:27 p.m.

Thanks so much for trying the recipe and sharing the feedback, Aileen! We totally get that raw shallot can be a bit strong. In case it helps for future recipes, letting the shallot sit in the dressing for a little before eating helps reduce the sharpness. And if you have any leftovers, adding a touch more soy sauce or mirin could balance it out. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and we hope you enjoy our recipe more ☺️

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Richa A - Dec. 17, 2025, 8:24 a.m.

Such good hot summer dinner
I did add carrots to it

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Viviana ☺️ - Sept. 9, 2025, 5:29 a.m.

So yummy and fresh! Great summer meal! Will add to the regular rotation!

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Izzi - June 18, 2025, 10:27 p.m.

This is one of my favorite noodle recipes. The sweet/sour flavors just burst in your mouth.

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Olivia Gerber - June 3, 2025, 10:23 p.m.

The recipe is great and my Japanese husband is very happy. However, I wonder if the amount for soba is very little for four people, unless it's meant as appetizer.

PUL small logo PUL Team - June 4, 2025, 5:33 a.m.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with it, Olivia! This dish is indeed meant as a snack, side, or appetizer. More filling recipes will have the "main" tag ☺️

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Sage Pendragon - May 17, 2025, 1:03 a.m.

Tip for those who can't find mirin, substitute with equal parts rice vinegar and real maple syrup. Ex: 1 Tbsp mirin = 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar + 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup.

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