Cold Soba Noodle Salad (Zaru Soba)

Name: Cold Soba Noodle Salad (Zaru Soba)
Cuisine: Asia, Japanese, Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, salt; 14 ounces, dried soba noodles; 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; 1/4 cup, soy sauce; 3 tablespoons, mirin; 1/2 teaspoon, sugar; 1/2 teaspoon, minced or grated fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon, wasabi powder or paste; 4 large, red radishes, grated on the large holes of a box grater; 3 , medium scallions, sliced thin on the bias (see illustration below); 1 (8 by 2 1/2-inch) piece, nori (about one-third of an 8-inch square sheet), toasted and cut into thin strips; 1/4 cup, bonito flakes, optional (see note)

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Asian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Pasta
Salads

Cold soba noodles served with a sauce for dipping are a summertime favorite in Japan. We wanted a recipe that would highlight the light, refreshing qualities of the traditional dish.

SERVES 6

TIME 40 minutes

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