This traditional Japanese dish features cold noodles, served in a bamboo basket or on a bamboo mat, that are lightly dipped into a soy- and dashi-based sauce called “mentsuyu.” Traditional accompaniments often include thinly shredded nori, a dab of wasabi paste and chopped green onions.
Prep time: 0 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
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4 Soba Noodles, bundles, dried
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2 1/2 Cups Dashi
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1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
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4 Tablespoons Mirin (Japanese Rice Wine)
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1 Teaspoon White Sugar
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4 Tablespoons Genuine Wasabi Powder
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4 Tablespoons Water
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2 Green Onions, chopped
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2 Nori Seaweed Sheets , finely shredded
Directions
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Heat 2 quarts water to a rolling boil in large pot. Add Soba Noodles, and stir. Return to a boil, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until tender.
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Strain and rinse noodles under cold running water. Fill large bowl with water and ice, and chill noodles for a few minutes. Strain and set aside.
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Combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin and sugar in bowl, and mix well. Divide among four small dipping bowls.
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Stir together Genuine Wasabi Powder and water until thick paste forms.
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Divide noodles among four plates, and top with shredded nori. Serve with dipping sauce and small bowls of green onions and wasabi paste on the side.