Japanese Cold Soba (Zaru Soba)

Japanese Cold Soba (Zaru Soba)

A refreshing, restaurant style Japanese cold soba that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Served with a light umami dipping sauce, it’s the perfect meal for hot days and can be paired with your favourite Japanese side dishes for a complete family dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
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Ingredients

  • Cold Soba Dipping Sauce :
  • Soy sauce
  • Mirin
  • Dashi powder
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Cold soba :
  • Shredded seaweed
  • Soba

Instructions

  1. Dipping sauce :
  2. Add soy sauce, mirin, dashi powder, sugar and water into a small pot.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Remove from the heat and let it cool completely. Chill in the fridge before serving for the best flavour.
  5. Soba
  6. * Dried soba noodles
  7. * Ice water
  8. Cook the soba according to the package instructions (mine took about 5 minutes).
  9. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch.
  10. Transfer the noodles into a bowl of ice water to chill.
  11. Drain well and plate.
  12. Top with kizami nori (shredded roasted seaweed) and sliced spring onions if desired.
  13. Serve with the chilled dipping sauce and enjoy!

💜 Tips for Kids

My kids love dipping the noodles themselves .. it makes mealtime more fun! If your little ones are new to cold soba, start with a milder dipping sauce by adding a little extra water, and serve it with familiar favourites like sushi, chawanmushi or sashimi to encourage them to try something new.

📝 Amanda's Notes

If your child doesn’t like soba, change it to somen for smoother texture. For adults, simply add in quail egg & wasabi for extra flavour 🤍

🛒 Things That Help With This Recipe

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