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Prepare the buckwheat soba noodles, the main ingredient for the soba.
Soba
How to make authentic Japanese-style Soba and a savory Soba dipping sauce (Tsuyu).
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⏱️ 9 min total📝 16 steps
What You'll Need
Buckwheat soba noodles2 servings
Nattoappropriate amount
Nagaimo (Japanese mountain yam)appropriate amount
Yamappropriate amount
Green onionappropriate amount
Anchovy broth10
Mirin1
Jin-ganjang (dark soy sauce)1
Hondashi1 pinch
Red chili powderappropriate amount
Instructions
2
Prepare the natto to add a nutty flavor.
3
If using mushrooms, substitute with other mushrooms and blanch them briefly.
4
Prepare the Nagaimo and yam, and use kelp water that has been soaked with kelp in the refrigerator from the previous day.
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Add the anchovy broth to a pot and start boiling.
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Boil the anchovy broth over low heat for about 5 minutes, skimming off the foam.
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Place the prepared natto in a bowl.
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Pour the boiled anchovy broth into a bowl to prepare the hot broth.
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Add mirin to the hot anchovy broth to let the alcohol evaporate.
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Mix the anchovy broth, mirin, Jin-ganjang, and Hondashi to complete the soba sauce.
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Boil the noodles in boiling water.
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While the noodles are boiling, add hot water and boil for another minute.
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Boil for 3 more minutes to cook the noodles completely.
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Rinse the boiled noodles in cold water to bring out their chewy texture.
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Place the boiled noodles in a bowl and top with the prepared natto, yam, green onion, and red chili powder.
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Pour the finished soba sauce over the top to finish.