Zaru Soba

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2

Zaru Soba: A refreshing Japanese cold noodle dish

by The Chefin Noodle

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

220

Sugar

Fat

Zaru Soba is a popular Japanese cold noodle dish that originated in the Edo period (1603-1868). The soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and are served chilled on a bamboo tray or plate. The dipping sauce is a mixture of dashi broth, soy sauce, and mirin with added sugar and sesame seeds. Zaru Soba is usually served with sides of chopped green onions and nori strips. This dish is an easy and quick recipe to make and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner on a hot day.

Instructions

1.	Boil soba noodles in a pot of water for 4-5 minutes or until they are cooked through.
2.	While the noodles are cooking, prepare the dashi broth by combining the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat until sugar is dissolved.
3.	Drain the noodles in a colander under cold running water until they are cooled.
4.	Place the noodles on a bamboo tray or plate and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
5.	Serve with sides of chopped green onions and nori strips and a bowl of the prepared dipping sauce on the side.

PROS

Zaru Soba is a light and refreshing meal option during hot weather.

The noodles are gluten-free as they use buckwheat flour, which is good for people who follow a gluten-free diet.

It is an easy and quick recipe that can be made with minimal cooking equipment.

CONS

Some people may find the taste of buckwheat noodles a bit too strong.

The dipping sauce is quite salty, which may be too much for people who are on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Zaru Soba is a low-fat and low-calorie meal option as it is served cold and does not use any oils in preparation.
Buckwheat noodles are a good source of fiber, protein, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
The dipping sauce uses low-sodium dashi broth, which is great for people who are on a low-sodium diet.

	1 package dried soba noodles
	1 cup prepared dashi stock
	1/4 cup soy sauce
	2 tablespoons mirin
	1/4 teaspoon white sugar
	2 tablespoons sesame seeds
	1/2 cup chopped green onions
	1 sheet nori ( dried seaweed ) , cut into thin strips ( optional )