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Zaru Soba (Japanese Cold Soba Noodles)

5 from 3 votes
Prep: 4 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Juri Austin
Zaru soba is a classic Japanese noodle dish perfect for cooling off in warm weather. Learn how to make it and enjoy its delicious and refreshing taste!
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zaru soba served on a bamboo tray.

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan 18cm, (7 inches)
  • 1 Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 servings Dried Soba Noodles, 140g, 5oz
  • ½ cup Mentsuyu, 120ml
  • ½ cup Water, 120ml
  • 5 cm Green Onions, 2 inches, chop
  • A little Wasabi
  • Shredded Nori Seaweed

Instructions
 

  1. Prepare condiments: Chop green onions and serve on a small plate along with a little wasabi.
  2. Cook soba noodles: Boil plenty of water (not in the ingredients list) in a medium saucepan, add soba noodles, and cook according to the package instructions. Stir the noodles with chopsticks to separate them while cooking.
  3. Drain the noodles: Drain using a strainer and quickly rinse under cold running water to cool it down.
  4. Dipping sauce: Combin mentsuyu and water in a measuring jar and pour into a serving bowl.
  5. Serve: Place a bamboo strainer on a plate, put the soba noodles, top with shredded nori seaweed, and serve with dipping sauce and condiments.

Notes

  • Find the homemade mentsuyu recipe here.
  • When boiling soba, use plenty of water. This gives the noodles enough room to move freely and prevents them from sticking together.
  • After boiling, immediately rinse the noodles under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. This helps achieve a firm and chewy texture.
  • If you use store-bought mentsuyu, follow the instructions on the bottle. The amount of water you add depends on the product.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 11g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Noodles
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: soba noodles, zaru soba

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