Classic Zaru Soba with Customizable Chilled Dipping Sauce

By Sudachi · 25 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. In a small pan, bring 200 ml dashi, 5 tsp koikuchi shoyu and 4 tsp mirin to a boil and keep it boiling for 1 minute. Stir in ½ tbsp sugar until fully dissolved.
2. Pour the sauce into a heatproof jug and add 1 dried shiitake while still hot.
3. Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then chill it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Cook 120 g dry soba according to the package directions (usually 5 to 6 minutes).
5. Drain the soba in a strainer, rinse under cold water, then set the strainer in a large bowl of cold water with a few ice cubes.
6. For each person, prepare a small plate with ½ tsp wasabi, ½ tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp tempura flakes and 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion.
7. Arrange the soba on a zaru, sprinkle kizami nori over the top, and serve with a cup of chilled dipping sauce and the plate of additions.

Summarized from Sudachi's video. Watch it for the details.

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