Soba noodle

Soba noodles are a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour. They have a nutty flavor and are traditionally served cold with a dipping sauce, or in a hot broth.

Soba noodles have been eaten in Japan for centuries, and their exact origins are unknown. It is thought that they were first introduced to Japan from China, where buckwheat was used as a food source.

Soba noodles became a popular food in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868), when they were eaten by samurai warriors as a quick and easy meal. Today, soba noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine and can be found in many restaurants across the country.

Advice

soup

When making soba noodle soup, it is important to remember that the broth should be light and flavorful. Start by creating a dashi broth with kombu or bonito flakes, then add in ingredients like mushrooms, scallions, or seaweed to add flavor. When cooking the soba noodles, be sure to keep an eye on them so they don't overcook and become mushy. When adding the noodles to the soup, make sure to add them last, since they only need a few minutes to cook. Finally, be sure to finish the soup with a drizzle of soy sauce and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi for an extra kick of flavor.

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Recipes

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THE BEST Sesame Soba Noodles

  • canola oil
  • sugar
  • hemisfares soba air buckwheat noodle
  • green onion
  • hemisfares double fermented soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • green onion
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
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Sesame Soba Noodles

  • ginger
  • garlic
  • watermelon radish
  • maple syrup
  • sesame oil
  • mint
  • edamame
  • rice vinegar
  • snap pea
  • tamari
  • avocado
  • soba noodle
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • lemon squeeze
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Soba Noodles With Crispy Kale

  • honey
  • lime
  • kale
  • coconut flake
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • nutritional yeast
  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • tahini
  • soba noodle
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Garlic Soba Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

  • ginger
  • salt
  • green onion
  • lime
  • shallot
  • dark sesame oil
  • sugar
  • jalapeño
  • cliantro
  • ponzu sauce
  • soba noodle
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • shrimp
  • mushroom
  • noodle
  • sauce
  • lime juice
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Soba Noodle With Sriracha Meatballs

  • sugar
  • cucumber
  • lime
  • bell pepper
  • peanut
  • cabbage
  • dark sesame oil
  • meatballs sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • soba noodle
  • carrot
  • sriracha meatball
  • dressing
  • salad
  • basil
  • lime juice
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Homemade Soba Noodles

  • all purpose flour
  • water
  • tapioca starch
  • light buckwheat flour recommended < href= http www ansonmills com products >anson mills sobakoh< >
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Broccoli Rabe Peanut Soba Noodles

  • broccoli rabe
  • ginger
  • lime wedge
  • peanut butter
  • sesame seed
  • tamari
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • garlic
  • rice vinegar
  • water
  • soba noodle
  • salt
  • cilantro
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Kitchen-Sink Soba Noodles

  • Noodles
  • salt
  • orange juice
  • rice vinegar
  • sugar
  • green onion
  • soba noodle
  • black sesame seed
  • lime juice
  • hot sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • tofu
  • Vegetables
  • sriracha
  • ginger
  • rice vinegar
  • swiss chard
  • carrot
  • fennel
  • onion
  • broccoli
  • cauliflower
  • vegetable oil
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Quick Peanut Soba Noodles

  • honey
  • sesame oil
  • ginger
  • lime juice
  • peanut butter
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • persian cucumber
  • green onion
  • cilantro
  • edamame
  • soba noodle
  • sesame seed
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Soba Noodles with Two Dipping Sauces

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  • walnut
  • wasabi
  • < href= https www saveur com soba noodles >fresh soba noodles< >
  • sugar
  • < href= https www saveur com dashi stock >dashi stock< >
  • daikon radish
  • green onion
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Soba Noodles with Hot Broth and Shrimp Tempura

  • Soba
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • bonito flake
  • kombu
  • light shoyu
  • sugar
  • soba noodle
  • soy sauce
  • water
  • Tempura
  • salt
  • radish
  • green onion
  • vegetable oil
  • rice flour
  • club soda
  • shrimp
  • baking powder
  • baking soda

Ingredient Breakdown

 
soba noodle
green onion
salt
ginger
sesame oil
soy sauce
rice vinegar
sugar
garlic
cilantro
sesame seed
honey
lime juice
red pepper flake
water
vegetable oil
tamari
lime
chicken
tofu
shallot
olive oil
egg
canola oil
broccoli
shiitake mushroom
edamame
tahini
shrimp
carrot
lime zest
cherry tomato
rice wine
grapeseed oil
black sesame seed
black pepper
snap pea
avocado
daikon radish
sugar snap pea
dashi powder
ponzu
cabbage
peanut oil
cucumber
wasabi
kombu
red pepper
dark sesame oil
persian cucumber
radish
white miso
peanut butter
light yellow miso
sweet paprika
panko bread crumb
chicken stock
hemisfares soba air buckwheat noodle
hemisfares double fermented soy sauce
watermelon radish
maple syrup
mint
lemon squeeze
crunchy peanut butter
chili sauce
kale
coconut flake
nutritional yeast
bundles soba noodle
salmon
daikon
napa cabbage
egg white
turkey
cornstarch
green chile
purple
cha soba
dipping sauce
ice
kinshi tamago
natto fermented soybean
tomato
seaweed
wasabi paste
dashi
mirin
soba
bok choy
butter
lemon zest
agave syrup
jalapeño
cliantro
ponzu sauce
mushroom
noodle
sauce
sushi grade salmon
rice wine vinegar
mango
oyster sauce
lemon juice
hot chili sauce
bell pepper
peanut
meatballs sauce
sriracha meatball
dressing
salad
basil
watercress green
serrano chile
pea
chili oil
kimchi juice
pea shoot
white
jammy egg
chili garlic sauce
chili pepper
perilla oil
seaweed snack
japanese soba noodle
sprinkle sesame seed
all purpose flour
tapioca starch
light buckwheat flour recommended < href= http www ansonmills com products >anson mills sobakoh< >
broccoli rabe
lime wedge
sriracha
orange juice
swiss chard
fennel
onion
cauliflower
hot sesame oil
english cucumber
asparagus
kombu seaweed
shoyu
leek
< href= https www saveur com kaeshi japanese noodle sauce base >kaeshi< >
walnut
< href= https www saveur com soba noodles >fresh soba noodles< >
< href= https www saveur com dashi stock >dashi stock< >
bonito flake
rice flour
light shoyu
club soda
baking powder
baking soda

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • garlic
  • ginger
  • rice vinegar

Staple Ingredients

  • soba noodle 67%
  • green onion 50%
  • salt 50%

Common Ingredients

  • ginger 47%
  • sesame oil 47%
  • soy sauce 40%
  • rice vinegar 37%

Usual Ingredients

  • cilantro 30%
  • garlic 30%
  • sesame seed 27%
  • honey 23%
  • red pepper flake 23%
  • sugar 23%

Rarey Ingredients

  • lime juice 20%
  • lime 17%
  • tamari 17%