Soba are buckwheat noodles and cook very quickly.

　　

Ingredients

Servings: Makes 2 servings

　　

For dipping sauce (make ahead):

8 tablespoons light soy sauce

　　1 1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

　　2 tablespoons water

　　1/3 cup chopped scallions

　　4 tablespoons drained pickled ginger

　　1 package (3 bunches) soba noodles

　　

Step 1

1. Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl. Let rest. Before serving, divide the sauce between 2 small bowls for dipping the noodles. (Makes about 1 cup.)

　　

Step 2

2. Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente, about 6 minutes. Rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain well. Serve cold in shallow bowls with sauce on the side.