39 Slurp-Worthy Soba Noodle Recipes That Are Gluten-Free and Delicious

If you're a big fan of noodles, and everything and anything in noodle form—from noodle soups to pasta salads—then soba noodles are a must-have item for your kitchen. If you've never tried soba noodles before, now's the time to get acquainted with these delicious noods and we've got you covered with 39 totally slurp-worthy noodle recipes that tasty, nourishing and versatile.

What are Soba Noodles?

Soba noodles are originally from Japan, where the word "soba" refers to buckwheat. Soba noodles are essentially thin noodles that are made from buckwheat flour, or a combination of buckwheat and normal wheat flours. Traditionally in Japan, soba noodles are either served chilled alongside a dipping sauce, or as noodle soup in some kind of broth.

Buckwheat is Actually Gluten-Free.

Despite the "wheat" in the word "buckwheat", this grain is actually gluten-free. This means that soba noodles made entirely from buckwheat (as opposed to a mix of buckwheat and wheat flours) are actually gluten-free and people with Celiac disease or gluten intolerances can enjoy them!

You can use soba noodles like you would any other noodle, and the variety of soba noodle recipes is huge! From Seared Salmon Soba Noodle Salad and Sesame Ginger Cucumber Soba Noodles, to Soba Noodle Veggie Stir Fry and Spicy Pork Soba Noodles, there are countless ways to eat these thin Japanese buckwheat noodles.

Here are 39 slurp-worthy soba noodle recipes to fill your belly for a satisfying gluten-free meal. Have a peek, choose a few favorites and pin them to cook very soon!