Zaru SobaChilled Soba Noodles

Name: Zaru Soba (Chilled Soba Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: 400 g Soba Noodles; 2000 ml Water; 300 g Ice; 300 ml Dashi Stock; 90 ml Soy Sauce; 60 ml Mirin; 2 pcs Nori Seaweed (cut into thin strips); 30 g Scallion (finely chopped); 10 g Wasabi Paste

Cold buckwheat noodles served with a clean, savory dipping sauce and simple garnishes. This refreshing dish is especially popular in warm weather and showcases the subtle flavor of soba.

Prep

15m

Cook

10m

Serves

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

401kcal

Calories

18g

Protein

Fat

81g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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Noodles

400g
Soba Noodles
2l
Water
300g
Ice

Sauce

300ml
Dashi Stock
90ml
Soy Sauce
60ml
Mirin

Garnish

2pcs
Nori Seaweed (cut into thin strips)
30g
Scallion (finely chopped)
10g
Wasabi Paste

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Method

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6 steps

01
Combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin in a small saucepan and bring just to a simmer, then cool completely and chill.
02
Bring the water to 100°C (212°F) in a large pot and cook the soba noodles until just tender.
03
Drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch.
04
Use the ice to chill the noodles until they are very cold, then drain well.
05
Arrange the noodles on plates and top with the nori seaweed.
06
Serve with the chilled sauce and the scallion and wasabi paste on the side.

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