Chilled Soba

Chilled Soba is a refreshing Japanese dish made with buckwheat noodles, served cold and topped with vibrant vegetables. This light and nutritious appetizer is perfect for warm weather and showcases the umami flavors of soy sauce and sesame.

Ingredients

• Soba noodles - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Radish (daikon or red) - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Ice water - 1 liter

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the soba noodles. Cook according to package instructions, usually around 5-8 minutes.
2. Once cooked, drain the soba noodles and rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Then, submerge them in a bowl of ice water for about 5 minutes.
3. While the noodles are cooling, prepare the vegetables: julienne the cucumber and carrot, and slice the radish thinly.
4. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the dipping sauce.
5. Once the soba noodles are chilled, drain them from the ice water and place them on a serving plate.
6. Top the soba noodles with the julienned cucumber, carrot, sliced radish, and chopped green onion.
7. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top and serve the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 290
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from vegetables, promoting overall health.
• Buckwheat contains high-quality protein and is gluten-free.

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