Salmon Soba Noodles

15 MIN meal

Salmon Soba Noodles

A light, satisfying weekday meal

Fast to prep, easy to love, toddler-friendly with a boost of brain-loving omega-3s.

Salmon Soba Noodles

This is one of our easiest 15-minute meals.
My kids call it cold noodles. We usually top it with a little tobiko for extra texture (mostly to encourage my picky eater to finish his food… it’s his favourite).
The whole dish comes together fast: just pop the salmon in the air fryer while the noodles boil, and you’re done. It’s quick to assemble, toddler-friendly if you keep it simple, and full of good fats for growing brains and tired parents, too.

Why I Love It:

✔️ Rich in omega-3s
✔️ Comes together in under 15 minutes
✔️ Toddler-safe, soft textures
✔️ High-protein without feeling heavy
✔️ Customisable toppings for grown-up flavour
✔️ P.S. It’s great in lunchboxes too, perfect for a quiet work lunch reset

Ingredients:

• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp sake
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 bunch soba noodles
• Soba dipping sauce

Optional toppings:
• Tobiko (flying fish roe)
• Spring onions, finely sliced
• Blanched veg
• Togarashi

Instructions:

1. Marinate the salmon in a mix of mirin, sake, and soy sauce for a few mins
2. Cook the salmon in an air fryer at 180°C for 7-8 mins depending on size and preferred doneness
3. Boil soba noodles according to packet instructions. Rinse in cold water to stop cooking
4. Plate noodles with toppings and flaked salmon. Serve with dipping sauce

👶🏻 Toddler-Friendly Version:

Skip the sauce and spice. Serve plain soba with flaked salmon and soft greens on the side

Watch how I made it

What I Used to Make This

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Non-toxic swap

Glass Air Fryer

I chose a glass air fryer to avoid non-stick coatings. It’s a cleaner, low-tox alternative that lets you actually see your food as it cooks. Perfect for quick dinners, toddler meals, or when I need to walk away and let something crisp quietly on its own

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Air Fryer Tray Insert

I use this to cook marinated salmon in the airfryer. Made from food-grade stainless steel, with an optional rack for crisping or roasting. A non-toxic alternative to silicone baskets and wax paper liners

The 15cm size fits perfectly in the Mayer glass air fryer

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Stainless Steel Saucepan

My go-to for blanching veggies, boiling pasta, and perfect for instant noodles

Lightweight, non-toxic, and heats fast with no coating to worry about. I use this Japanese pot almost daily - it’s simple, sturdy, and quietly reliable

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