Soba noodles are originally from Japan, where the word "soba" refers to buckwheat. Soba noodles are essentially thin noodles that are made from buckwheat flour, or a combination of buckwheat and ...

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The classic zarusoba (cold soba) is served with a dipping sauce, grated daikon radish, wasabi and scallions. Nothing more. It is simple and straightforward. To eat the noodles, combine the condiments ...

While any noodle or pasta can be the basis of an excellent, quick weeknight meal, earthy soba noodles are some of my favorites. They cook in five minutes or less and taste best tossed with no-cook ...

At Akila Inouye’s Tsukiji Soba Academy in Tokyo, a specially made wooden cabinet has 108 small cubbyholes, each containing a scroll of thick brown or green paper printed with a question. “How to ...

Sauces make the world a better place. That's a fact. Whether it's your pasta, roasted vegetables, or taco bowl—a good sauce instantly transforms any meal into a solid great one. And while there ...

A fast and easy recipe for Japanese soba noodles. The video demonstrates a refreshing way to enjoy soba with a chilled ...

Hongaeshi: Place the sugar and mirin into a pot over medium heat and dissolve the sugar completely. Add the soy sauce and heat until a thermometer inserted reaches 158 degrees, then remove from heat.

A little black dress. A scoop of vanilla ice cream. A night logged out of Facebook. Sometimes you've got to keep it simple. Take this three-step recipe, which is our riff on the classic Japanese dish.

1 (7-ounce) package Sriracha tofu, cut in ½-inch squares Instructions: Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat until warm. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and let it warm up. Add the tofu in a ...