Zaru Soba
Chilled buckwheat noodles served on a bamboo tray with a dipping sauce.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
- 1
Boil a large pot of water. Add the dried soba noodles in a fan shape, stirring gently so they don't stick.
- 2
Cook according to package instructions (usually 4-5 minutes) until tender but with a firm core; maintain a rolling boil, adding a splash of cold water if it threatens to overflow.
- 3
Immediately transfer the cooked noodles to a strainer and rinse them vigorously under cold running water, rubbing them together to remove excess surface starch.
- 4
Submerge the rinsed noodles in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to tighten their texture, then drain thoroughly.
- 5
Serve the chilled noodles in small nests on a zaru (slotted bamboo tray), topped generously with shredded nori.
- 6
Pour the mentsuyu into small cups; serve alongside plates of sliced scallions and wasabi, instructing diners to mix the condiments into their sauce before dipping the noodles.
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