COLD SOBA NOODLES WITH DIPPING SAUCE
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
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
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Vuk Stević
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cold noodles, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the chewy noodles, flavorful sauce, and refreshing cucumber and carrot was simply divine. I will definitely be making this again in the summer.
Galaletsang Xaba
[email protected]This cold soba noodle dish is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. The noodles are refreshing and the dipping sauce is flavorful and tangy. I especially love the addition of the cucumber and carrot, which add a nice crunch. This is a dish th
Major Killer SA
[email protected]This cold soba noodle dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add whatever vegetables I have on hand, such as broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers. The dipping sauce is also very versatile, so you can adjust the flavors to your lik
Zafer Zafer
[email protected]I love how easy this cold soba noodle dish is to make. I can have it on the table in under 30 minutes. The dipping sauce is also very versatile, so I can adjust the flavors to my liking. This is a dish that I make on a regular basis.
Rosemary Phillips
[email protected]This cold soba noodle dish is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. The noodles are refreshing and the dipping sauce is flavorful and tangy. I especially love the addition of the cucumber and carrot, which add a nice crunch. This is a dish th
Theboi 7272
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cold noodles, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the chewy noodles, flavorful sauce, and refreshing cucumber and carrot was simply divine. I will definitely be making this again in the summer.
Sami Saleem
[email protected]This cold soba noodle recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I often add whatever vegetables I have on hand, such as broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers. The dipping sauce is also very versatile, so you can adjust the flavors to your l
Badari Yadav
[email protected]I made this cold soba noodle dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dipping sauce was particularly popular, with many people asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish aga
Moosa Khaskheli
[email protected]This cold soba noodle dish is one of my favorite summer meals. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the chewy noodles, the savory dipping sauce, and the crisp vegetables. I also appreciate that this dish is relatively easy to m
Williams Rose
[email protected]I love how versatile this cold soba noodle recipe is. I've made it with different vegetables, proteins, and even different types of noodles, and it always turns out great. The dipping sauce is also very forgiving, so you can adjust the flavors to you
Tara Albert
[email protected]This cold soba noodle recipe was a great introduction to Japanese cuisine for my family. The dipping sauce was easy to make and had a delicious balance of flavors. The noodles were also cooked perfectly and had a nice chewy texture. We will definitel
Ayla Morgan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to prepare soba noodles, and this recipe definitely delivered. The dipping sauce was bursting with flavor and the noodles were cooked to perfection. I especially enjoyed the addition of the scallions and s
Okmu moses
[email protected]This cold soba noodle dish was a lifesaver on a hot summer day. It was so easy to make and the result was incredibly refreshing and delicious. The dipping sauce was particularly flavorful, with the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tangy. Highly r
Lachlan Portsmouth
[email protected]I'm generally not a fan of cold noodles, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the chewy noodles, flavorful sauce, and refreshing cucumber and carrot was simply divine. I will definitely be making this again in the summer.
curtis glass
[email protected]As someone who loves Japanese cuisine, I was excited to try this cold soba noodle recipe. I was not disappointed! The dipping sauce was well-balanced and had the perfect amount of tanginess. The noodles were also cooked perfectly and had a nice chewy
Hailey Banett
[email protected]This cold soba noodle recipe was a hit with my family! The dipping sauce was flavorful and complemented the noodles perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the cucumber and carrots, which added a refreshing crunch. Will definitely make this aga