Japanese · easy
Zaru Soba
Chilled soba on a bamboo mat with tsuyu dipping sauce and condiments.
Steps
- 01
Cook soba noodles; rinse under cold water until firm and chilled. Drain well.
~5 min
- 02
Plate noodles (on a zaru if you have one). Serve with mentsuyu and condiments, or toss as a salad/kimchi bowl.
~5 min
Tips
- Cold noodles need aggressive rinsing to remove surface starch.
- Concentrate the dipping sauce—you’re dunking, not drinking broth.