Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package soba noodles
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 scallions, finely chopped
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add soba noodles; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Allow to cool, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and scallions; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir onion mixture into the noodles in the bowl. Add eggs, salt, and black pepper; mix until well-combined.
4. Pour remaining oil into a 9-inch baking dish. Place dish in the oven to heat the oil, about 2 minutes. Remove from the oven and pour in noodle mixture.
5. Bake kugel in the preheated oven until golden, about 45 minutes.