Best 7 Cold Soba Noodles With Dipping Sauce Recipes

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Soba noodles are a type of thin, Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour. They are a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and can be served hot or cold. Cold soba noodles, also known as zaru soba, are a refreshing and delicious dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The noodles are typically served with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and dashi. Toppings can include grated daikon radish, seaweed, scallions, and a soft-boiled egg.

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COLD SOBA NOODLES WITH DIPPING SAUCE



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In Japan, where it gets plenty hot in the summer, cold soba noodles, served with a dipping sauce, are a common snack or light meal. Soba are brown noodles, made from wheat and buckwheat, and the sauce is based on dashi, the omnipresent Japanese stock. You would recognize the smell of dashi in an instant, even if you have never knowingly eaten it. It's a brilliant concoction based on kelp, a seaweed and dried bonito flakes. It is also among the fastest and easiest stocks you can make, and its two main ingredients - which you can buy in any store specializing in Asian foods - keep indefinitely in your pantry. I would encourage you to try making it, though you can also use chicken stock (or instant dashi, which is sold in the same stores).

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, noodles, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt
1 cup dashi or chicken stock
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin or 1 tablespoon honey mixed with 1 tablespoon water
8 ounces soba noodles
Finely grated or minced ginger,
Minced scallions or toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Cook noodles until tender but not mushy. Drain, and quickly rinse under cold running water until cold. Drain well.
  • Combine dashi or stock, soy sauce and mirin. Taste, and add a little more soy if the flavor is not strong enough. Serve noodles with garnishes, with sauce on side for dipping (or spooning over).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 233, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1411 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

ZARU SOBA (CHILLED SOBA NOODLES)



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Chilled Soba Noodles, or Zaru Soba, is a classic summertime meal in Japan accompanied by a savory dipping sauce called tsuyu, and a plethora of condiments called yakumi.

Provided by Marc Matsumoto

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dashi
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoons sake
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 servings soba noodles
1 teaspoon wasabi
1 scallion ((finely chopped))
50 grams daikon ((grated and drained))
1/2 sheet nori ((cut into thin strips with scissors))

Steps:

  • To make the dipping sauce, add the dashi, soy sauce, sake and sugar to a saucepan, and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue boiling for 1 minute to vaporize the alcohol in the sake and soy sauce. Set this aside to cool.
  • To boil the soba noodles, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the soba noodles and stir for about a minute to ensure the noodles don't stick together. Continue boiling the noodles for the amount of time specified on the package.
  • Transfer the noodles to a strainer using chopsticks or tongs (leaving the boiling liquid in the pot).
  • Wash the soba under cold running water to cool it to room temperature while removing any excess starch on the noodles' surface.
  • Transfer the soba to a bowl of ice water and let the noodles chill for a moment.
  • Serve the noodles by scooping small amounts of soba out of the ice water and bundling them up into small mounds on a zaru or large flat basket.
  • Serve immediately with the dipping sauce and condiments.
  • Once you've finished eating the cold soba, reheat the boiling liquid and serve it in a teapot to add to the remaining dipping sauce to make a broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2347 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COLD (ZARU) SOBA NOODLES WITH DIPPING SAUCE



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These cold soba noodles with a rich, umami dipping sauce is the perfect refreshing meal for hot summer days. Make this meal in less than 15 minutes with a quick dashi stock that does not compromise on flavor! It's a perfect option for a light lunch.

Provided by Kaylie

Categories     lunch     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces dried soba (buckwheat noodles) (half 16 ounce package)
1 cup dashi stock
1/4 cup mirin
1/4 cup soy sauce
scallions, thinly sliced
nori (seaweed), cut into small thin pices.
daikon, grated
sesame seeds
wasabi

Steps:

  • Boil the noodles per the recommended time on package. Usually about 5 minutes.
  • Rinse the cooked noodles in a strainer under cold water.
  • Submerge the noodles in a big bowl with cold water and ice. Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Make the dipping sauce. Add dashi stock, mirin and soy sauce into a small sauce pan and take it to a boil on medium heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, let the sauce cool to room temperature or place it in the refrigerator for a quicker cool down.
  • To serve, portion out the noodles and place them on a Zaru mat (if you don't have one, make sure to drain the noodles really well with a strainer). Portion the sauce in a small bowl and serve on the side.
  • To eat, add optional condiments to the dipping sauce. Take some noodles and dip it into the sauce and enjoy it with a nice slurp!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 people, Calories 401 kcal, Carbohydrate 195 g, Protein 42 g, Sodium 3785 mg, Sugar 15 g

SOBA NOODLE DIPPING SAUCE



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This is a good basic recipe to use as a dip for cold soba noodles. It may need to be diluted slightly with water, depending on preferences.

Provided by Jen in Victoria

Categories     Japanese

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Serve with cold soba noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1489.4, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.8

SOBA NOODLE COLD ROLLS WITH SPICY SESAME SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 18

125 grams dry soba noodles (about 4 ounces)
Kosher salt
12 rice paper wrappers
6 leaves green or red leaf lettuce, ribs removed and cut in half
350 grams extra-firm tofu or marinated tofu, cut into 1/2-centimeter (1/4-inch) sticks (about 12 ounces)
1 peach or half mango, thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, cut into 8-centimeter (3-inch) matchsticks
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 8-centimeter (3-inch) matchsticks
2 cups bean sprouts
1 small handful mint
1 small handful cilantro
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup sriracha (60 milliliters)
2 tablespoons soy sauce (30 milliliters)
2 tablespoons honey (30 milliliters)
1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Steps:

  • For the rolls: Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water.
  • Fill a large wide bowl with very warm water. Dip one rice paper wrapper into the water and allow it to soften for a few seconds. Then carefully remove it from the water.
  • Top the wrapper with a piece of lettuce, a small handful of the soba, a few pieces of tofu, peach or mango, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts and a few mint and cilantro leaves.
  • Fold in the edges of the wrapper and roll up like a burrito, pressing edge to seal. Set aside into a reusable container lined with a damp paper towel. Continue with the remaining wrappers and ingredients.
  • For the dipping sauce: Whisk together the lime juice, sriracha, soy sauce, honey, ginger, sesame seeds and sesame oil.
  • Store the rolls and sauce in resealable containers in the fridge until ready to serve, or portion out for lunch. Cut the rolls in half just before serving with the dipping sauce.

CHILLED JAPANESE SOBA WITH DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 to 8 ounces Japanese Buckwheat noodles
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste, or to taste
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Mirin or dry sherry
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Pinch of sugar
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup finely julienned carrot
1 sheet of Nori

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the Buckwheat noodles a few minutes. Drain and refresh under cold running water. Hold noodles in a bowl with cold water until ready to serve. Mix ginger, scallion and anchovy paste and set aside. In a small saucepan bring soy sauce, Mirin and vinegar to taste, to a boil. Mix this warm liquid into ginger, scallion and anchovy paste and season to taste with sugar, salt and pepper. Transfer this to 4 small dipping bowls. Drain noodles and portion out into 4 small bowls; top each portion with some julienned carrot. Toast sheet of Nori over an electric burner or place in a hot cast iron or heavy skillet and cook until crisp and crumble it over the soba and carrot. Dip noodles in sauce, and enjoy.

SOBA NOODLES & DIPPING SAUCE



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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Ginger     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Noodle     Soy Sauce     Parade     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Servings: Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

For dipping sauce (make ahead):
8 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup chopped scallions
4 tablespoons drained pickled ginger
1 package (3 bunches) soba noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Let rest. Before serving, divide the sauce between 2 small bowls for dipping the noodles. (Makes about 1 cup.)
  • 2. Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain well. Serve cold in shallow bowls with sauce on the side.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions.
  • Rinse the cooked soba noodles with cold water to remove the starch and prevent them from sticking together.
  • For the dipping sauce, use a high-quality soy sauce and rice vinegar.
  • Add your favorite toppings, such as sliced green onions, grated ginger, and sesame seeds, to the dipping sauce.
  • Serve the soba noodles and dipping sauce immediately.

Conclusion:

Cold soba noodles with dipping sauce is a refreshing and delicious summer meal. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for a hot summer day.

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