Zaru Soba
Zaru Soba is a simple cold noodle dish made using buckwheat noodles and an umami packed dipping sauce. The buckwheat noodles have a unique texture with a good bite with a slight bounce. Everything comes together in 10 minutes making it ideal for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Equipment
- bamboo matt (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of soba noodles
- 6 tbsp mentsuyu
- 1 spring onion (finely sliced - optional)
- shichimi (Japanese seven spice - optional)
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles using the package recommendations. Test frequently to make sure they don't overcook.
- Prepare a bowl of cold water with ice to shock the noodles after cooking. This is optional but recommended for best noodle texture.
- Drain and rinse the soba once it has finished cooking, then add to the ice bath for 20-30 seconds.
- Drain the noodles well and serve on a bamboo matt. If you don't have one just use a colander, or plate.
- Add 3 tbsp of mentsuyu per bowl, along with 3 tbsp of water. The strength of this is down to personal preference, so adjust to your liking. It should taste quite strong.
- Add in optional garnish to the dipping sauce. Serve and enjoy!