Zaru Soba

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

Submitted by BRENNA3
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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 (Optional)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Toss noodles with sesame seeds and divide among 4 serving bowls. Spoon dashi sauce over noodles. Top with green onions and nori.

Cook's Notes:

If using dried dashi granules, reconstitute it according to the package or to taste.

Substitute 2 tablespoons sake (Japanese rice wine) and 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar for the mirin if desired.

The sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257 Calories
3g Fat
48g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 1445mg 63%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 12g 23%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 321mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.