Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce)
Nothing beats a light and refreshing meal that's ready in minutes. These Cold Soba Noodles are the perfect solution on a hot summer day!
Servings: 3 servings
Equipment
- Strainer
- Bowls
- Grater
Ingredients
- 3-4 servings Soba Noodles
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Tsuyu Soup Base
- 1 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Fish Sauce or Hondashi
- 1/2 tbsp Sugar Optional
Garnish
- Radish or Ginger Grated or blended
- Scallions Chopped
- Seaweed Strips
- Wasabi or Togarashi
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Boil water, cook buckwheat noodles for 4-5 minutes or according to package instructions. While cooking, air out the noodles to keep them from sticking.
- Drain and rinse with cold water. Leave it on a strainer to drain, but add ice cubes to keep it cold.
- In a bowl, combine tsuyu, water, fish sauce, and sugar.
- Grate or blend radish, squeeze out excess water, then form into balls.
- Plate the noodles by portioning them, then garnish with seaweeds and sesame seeds.
- Assemble the sauce by portioning the tsuyu sauce, then garnish with grated radish, scallions, and sesame seeds.
- Serve noodles and sauce separately.
- To eat, customize the sauce to your liking, dip each bite of noodles, and enjoy!