Soba

 

Soba are Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour.

They have a unique nutty flavor and are usually served either chilled with a dipping

sauce or in a hot broth.

 

There are two main types based on the ratio of buckwheat: ‘Juwari Soba,’ made with

100% buckwheat for a strong aroma, and ‘Nihachi Soba,’ which uses 80% buckwheat

and 20% wheat for a smoother texture.

 

Authentic soba is often ‘Te-uchi’ (hand-kneaded and hand-cut) by skilled artisans.

They carefully balance water and flour to create the perfect ‘koshi’—a firm yet smooth

al dente texture.

 

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