Zaru Soba Recipe
Japanese · Main course · 15 min total
A refreshing Japanese cold noodle dish served on a bamboo mat with a savory dipping sauce, perfect for hot summer days.
10
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
2
servings
servings
320
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 200g dried soba noodles
- 4 cups water for cooking
- 1/2 cup dashi (Japanese soup stock)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 sheet nori (dried seaweed), cut into thin strips
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste (optional)
- ice cubes for chilling
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Add soba noodles and cook according to package directions (usually 4-5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Drain noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water, rubbing gently to remove excess starch. Drain well.
- Fill a large bowl with ice water. Submerge the noodles in the ice water for 2 minutes to chill thoroughly. Drain again.
- Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: In a small saucepan, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Divide the chilled noodles onto two serving plates or bamboo mats. Garnish with nori strips and green onions. Serve with dipping sauce in small bowls, and offer wasabi on the side if desired.
Tips
- Use high-quality soba noodles made with buckwheat for best flavor.
- To save time, use instant dashi powder dissolved in water.
- Leftover dipping sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve with tempura or a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal.
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