Soba Noodle with Ginger Dressing

Friday, January 24th, 2025

This refreshing recipe is created by our amazing culinary team to pair perfectly with our Davis Estates Merlot.

Ingredients

Serves 8 to 10

Ginger dressing

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons garlic
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1 Thai chili, split in half
½ cup water
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice

Salad

One package soba noodle cooked according to package directions
1-pound sugar snap peas, strings removed, blanched and cut in half on the bias
1-pound shimeji mushrooms, sauteed
As needed Ginger dressing
As needed Furikake for garnish
1-ounce micro tatsoi for garnish

Method

Ginger Dressing

In a small pan over medium heat place 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, ginger and Thai chili, sauté for a couple minutes.
Add water, remove from heat and pour into a blender.
Place the remaining ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth.
Allow to cool before using, you will need to stir dressing just before using.

Salad

In a large bowl toss the salad ingredient with some dressing, taste and add more dressing per your preference.
Garnish with Furikake and micro tatsoi.

The savory, nutty profile of buckwheat soba and the bright acidity of ginger dressing create a vibrant contrast that softens and complements the supple tannins, red fruit, and subtle herbaceous notes of a well-balanced Merlot.