Zaru Soba

An easy, cold, refreshing noodle dish that`s wonderful for a hot summer day. Soba noodles served cold and dipped in a separate sauce before eating. すっきり！

Zaru Soba    Serves 2
1 bundle dry soba noodles
Tsuyu (can be bought premade or made yourself)
   1 cup dashi
   1/4 cup soy sauce
   1/4 cup mirin
Green onions, sliced
Optional: nori, shredded into small strips, rayu, other spices and flavorings

To make Tsuyu:
Bring mirin to boil. Add soy sauce and dashi and bring to boil once again. Remove from heat and refridgerate until cold. Can be stored in the fridge for weeks.

Cook soba noodles according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until noodles are cold. Drain well. Top with nori, if desired.
Pour tsuyu into a separate, small container (tall contaniers work best; ie, Japanese teacup, etc). Put sliced green onions and any other flavorings into tsuyu.
To eat, take soba noodles, dip into the sauce, and then eat.

Delicious!