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Perfectly Rinsed Soba Noodles

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Learn how to cook and rinse soba noodles to achieve the perfect texture and taste, enhancing your Japanese dishes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 200g soba noodles
  • 4 liters water
  • Sesame oil (optional)
  • Soy sauce (optional)
  • Toppings such as nori, wasabi, green onions, or vegetables

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 liters of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  2. Add 200g of soba noodles horizontally and stir gently to prevent clumping.
  3. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the noodles are al dente.
  4. Immediately drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water for 1 minute to remove excess starch.
  5. Serve in small portions with desired toppings and dipping sauces.
  6. For cold soba, present over a bamboo mat with cold dipping sauce.
  7. For hot soba, dip in hot water or broth before serving.

Notes

Using enough water and avoiding overcooking are key for the perfect texture. Rinsing is essential to achieve non-sticky noodles.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg