10-Minute Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles)

10-Minute Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles)

from cookerru.com
10 min
2 servings

This quick & easy zaru soba recipe features cold soba noodles dipped in an ultra-flavorful Tsuyu sauce made with only 4 simple ingredients from your pantry! This light and refreshing meal takes just a few minutes to prepare, and truly the ultimate way to cool down on a hot summer day.

Ingredients

  • 2 bundles (200g) soba noodles
  • shredded seaweed, toasted sesame flakes (for garnish, optional)
  • green onion, grated daikon, wasabi, and/or egg yolk (for the dipping sauce, optional)
  • 1 cup dashi (see notes below)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar into a saucepan and mix to combine. Once the mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat and place in the fridge or freezer to cool.

  2. 2

    Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain the noodles in a strainer and rinse under cold running water to remove the excess starch. Shake well to drain, transfer to a plate, and garnish to your preference.

  3. 3

    Pour the dipping sauce into a bowl and dress to your liking. Dip a portion of the noodles in the sauce and enjoy!