In Japan, during the unbearable hot and humid
summer, the classic cold Japanese noodle, Zaru
Soba (ざるそば) is the perfect dish to cool down!
Prepare a large pot filled with plenty of water. Even if you're cooking for one person!
Separate the dried noodles when adding to the boiling water.
Stir the water with chopsticks so the soba noodles are not stuck together.
Rinse the noodles under cold running water to remove the starch.
Chill the noodles in ice water for 30 seconds. The noodles will firm up for a more chewy texture.