Description
A refreshing and light Japanese-style chilled soba noodle soup served with a flavorful dipping sauce. Perfect for a hot summer day or a quick, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Soba Noodles:
- 2 bundles (200g) soba noodles
Garnishes:
- Shredded seaweed, toasted sesame flakes
Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup dashi
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
Optional Dipping Sauce Additions:
- Green onion, grated daikon, wasabi, and/or egg yolk
Instructions
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: Combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cool in the fridge or freezer.
- Cook Soba Noodles: Cook noodles per package instructions. Rinse under cold water, drain, and garnish.
- Serve: Pour dipping sauce into a bowl. Dip noodles in sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- To make dashi, mix 1/2 tsp instant dashi powder with 1 cup water. Alternatively, use low-sodium chicken stock or a 2:1 ratio of regular chicken stock and water.
- The dipping sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For extra chill, briefly freeze before serving or add ice cubes.
- Refer to the blog post above for more ingredient details and serving suggestions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
