Best Zaru Soba Chilled Japanese Noodles Recipes

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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

10-MINUTE ZARU SOBA (COLD SOBA NOODLES)



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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.

Provided by Elle

Categories     Breakfast     Dinner     Lunch     Meal Prep

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 kcal, 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

ZARU SOBA



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This is a Japanese cold noodle soup perfect for those hot summer days. It is filling and refreshing.

Provided by BRENNA3

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Japanese

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package dried soba noodles
1 cup prepared dashi stock
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
¼ teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
½ cup chopped green onions
1 sheet nori (dried seaweed), cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Bring a lightly salted pot of water to a boil. Add soba noodles; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water to speed up cooling process.
  • Combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and white sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, about 25 minutes.
  • Toss noodles with sesame seeds and divide among 4 serving bowls. Spoon dashi sauce over noodles. Top with green onions and nori.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1444.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

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 JAPANESE NOODLES



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This is a dish I became addicted to in Thailand, of all places... I'd never seen it here in Australia, so I learned to make it myself. It's extremely refreshing in hot weather. One way of serving the noodles is to place them over a dish of ice to keep them cool, but that's not necessary if you prefer not to. If you can't find dashi, which is a type of stock prepared with bonito flakes and seaweed, I have found that shop bought instant miso soup can do at a pinch. You might need to fiddle with the proportions of ingredients for the sauce to suit your taste. Some people like to add a little bit of sugar to the sauce as well.

Provided by becy959

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

90 g dried soba noodles
1 cup dashi
2 tablespoons shoyu or 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tsbpn rice wine vinegar
2 spring onions
1 teaspoon wasabi
1 sheet nori

Steps:

  • Combine dashi, shoyu, mirin and vinegar in a pan and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove from heat and store in refrigerator to chill.
  • Bring litre of water to boil.
  • Add soba noodles.
  • Cook for 4 mins.
  • Drain noodles using a colander.
  • Rinse with cold water and wash noodles, making sure all the starch is rinsed off.
  • Cut nori sheet in four.
  • Take one quarter and slice thinly.
  • Place slices of nori on noodles.
  • Slice spring onion and place on a small dish.
  • Put wasabi paste on another small dish.
  • Serve noodles on a bamboo mat traditionally, or just use a plate, with the dipping sauce and condiments in separate bowls.
  • Combine desired condiments into the sauce.
  • Dip noodles in sauce and eat!

COLD SOBA NOODLES (ZARU SOBA)



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Provided by Nina Simonds

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cold water
1 4-inch-square piece konbu (dried kelp)
1/3 cup dried bonito flakes
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons mirin (sweetened rice wine)
3/4 pound dried soba noodles
6 tablespoons finely chopped scallions, green section only
2 tablespoons wasabi mixed with 3 1/2 tablespoons of water to form a paste

Steps:

  • To prepare the dashi, or stock: Place the cold water in a saucepan. Using a damp cloth, wipe the kombu, removing any dirt. Place the kombu in the cold water, and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Remove the kombu immediately, and reserve for another use. Bring the water again to a boil, and remove from the heat. Add the bonito flakes and stir, and then let them settle to the bottom of the pan, about 1 minute. Strain the liquid through a fine-meshed strainer lined with cheesecloth. Discard the bonito flakes.
  • To make the dipping sauce, combine 2 cups of the dashi with the soy sauce and mirin in a bowl. Chill. (For serving, you may divide it into six portions and chill.)
  • To cook the noodles, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the noodles, scattering them over the surface. Once the water reaches a boil, cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until just tender. Put the noodles in a colander, and rinse under cold running water to remove the starch. Drain thoroughly, and divide among six baskets or bowls.
  • Place the scallions and wasabi in the center of the table with the noodles. Each diner then mixes a dab of the wasabi and 1 tablespoon of the scallions in a portion of dipping sauce and, using chopsticks, dips noodles into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1063 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

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