Chilled Japanese Soba with Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Chilled Japanese Soba with Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 to 8 ounces Japanese Buckwheat noodles; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste, or to taste; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup Mirin or dry sherry; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; Pinch of sugar; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup finely julienned carrot; 1 sheet of Nori

Servings: persons

1
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the Buckwheat noodles a few minutes.
2
Drain and refresh under cold running water.
3
Hold noodles in a bowl with cold water until ready to serve.
4
Mix ginger, scallion and anchovy paste and set aside.
5
In a small saucepan bring soy sauce, Mirin and vinegar to taste, to a boil.
6
Mix this warm liquid into ginger, scallion and anchovy paste and season to taste with sugar, salt and pepper.
7
Transfer this to 4 small dipping bowls.
8
Drain noodles and portion out into 4 small bowls; top each portion with some julienned carrot.
9
Toast sheet of Nori over an electric burner or place in a hot cast iron or heavy skillet and cook until crisp and crumble it over the soba and carrot.
10
Dip noodles in sauce, and enjoy.

676

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 to 8 ounces Japanese Buckwheat noodles, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 3 scallions, thinly sliced, 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Chilled Japanese Soba with Dipping Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilled Japanese Soba with Dipping Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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