Soba Noodles with Dipping Sauce (Zaru Soba)

• 200 g dried soba noodles (buckwheat)
• 1 cup dashi stock (or vegetable dashi for veg)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 green onion, finely sliced
• 1 tsp wasabi paste
• 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prepare all ingredients as specified in the ingredient list.

2. 2

   To make the sauce (mentsuyu): Combine dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a saucepan.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let cool.

4. 4

   Refrigerate until cold.

5. 5

   Boil a large pot of water.

6. 6

   Add soba noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 3-4 minutes).

7. 7

   Drain noodles and rinse vigorously under cold running water to remove starch and cool them down.

8. 8

   Drain well.

9. 9

   Serve noodles on a bamboo mat or plate, topped with nori strips.

10. 10

    Serve the dipping sauce in a small cup with wasabi and green onions on the side.