First, gather your ingredients and chop the vegetables. Slice the mushrooms, bell pepper, and carrots into matchsticks. It’s essential to have everything ready before you start cooking. This step makes the entire process smoother and more enjoyable.

Boil water in a large pot. Once boiling, add 10 oz of soba noodles. Cook them for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still have a bit of bite. Drain and set aside. It’s okay to drizzle a bit of oil on them to prevent them from sticking.

In a large wok or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil over medium heat. Make sure it’s hot but not smoking; you don’t want to scorch the oil. An aromatic fragrance will fill the kitchen, a sign that you’re on the right track.

Start by adding the mushrooms to the hot oil. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes. You want them to release some moisture and start to turn golden. Next, introduce in the broccoli florets, julienned bell peppers, and carrot matchsticks. Keep it moving with a spatula for another 5 minutes. The vegetables should stay vibrant and slightly crisp.

At this point, add the garlic paste, fresh ginger, and the sliced green onions. Stir everything well for roughly 1 minute. This is where the fragrances really kick into high gear. Your kitchen will be smelling divine!

Combine the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, vegetable broth, and white miso paste in a small bowl. Stir this mixture well until the miso is completely dissolved.

Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables in the wok. Sprinkle cornstarch over this mixture and stir quickly. This will help thicken the gravy. You’ll see it transform from broth into a beautiful glaze over your vegetables.

Add the cooked soba noodles to the wok and gently toss everything together. The noodles should pick up the delicious flavors of the vegetables and sauce. Add in sesame seeds and give it one final stir.

Serve hot, garnishing with more green onions or sesame seeds if you wish. This dish is best enjoyed immediately but can also be stored for those lazy days when you simply want to reheat a quick meal.