Steak and Soba Stir-Fry

A flavorful Asian-inspired dish combining tender sliced steak with buckwheat soba noodles and crisp vegetables in a savory sauce. Topped with toasted almonds, this stir-fry brings together Japanese and Chinese flavors for a satisfying meal.

4 servings
46 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
  • 8 ounces soba
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 ounces skirt or flank steak
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 whole scallions
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger
  • 2 heads baby bok choy
  • 1 whole carrot
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out almonds on a small rimmed baking sheet; toast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool and set aside.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain; rinse to cool and set aside.

    8 min

  3. 3.

    Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and cook until charred in spots, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain.

    18 min

  4. 4.

    While steak rests, wipe out skillet and heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat. Add scallion whites, garlic, and ginger. Stir until softened, about 1 minute. Add bok choy and carrot. Cook, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.

    5 min

  5. 5.

    Whisk oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. Add to vegetables; bring to a simmer. Fold in scallion greens and reserved almonds and noodles. Serve steak with noodle stir-fry.

    5 min

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