description Soba Noodle Soup Overview
Soba Noodle Soup, commonly known as *kake soba*, is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of thin buckwheat noodles served in a hot bowl of *kakejiru* broth. The broth is typically made from a combination of dashi (stock extracted from kelp and bonito flakes), soy sauce, and mirin. The dish is commonly garnished with finely chopped scallions, and variations often include toppings such as tempura, kamaboko fish cake, or nori seaweed. It is a staple comfort food suited for cold weather.
help Soba Noodle Soup FAQ
What is kake soba?
Kake soba is thin buckwheat noodles served in hot kakejiru broth. The soup is usually seasoned with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin.
What is kakejiru made from?
Kakejiru is typically made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Dashi often uses kombu kelp and dried bonito flakes, which give the broth a savory Japanese stock flavor.
Are soba noodles made entirely from buckwheat?
Not always. Soba may be made from buckwheat alone, but many everyday noodles combine buckwheat with wheat flour to improve texture and make the noodles easier to handle.
How is Soba Noodle Soup different from chilled zaru soba?
Kake soba is served in a hot broth, so the noodles and soup arrive together in one bowl. Zaru soba is served chilled on a tray with a separate dipping sauce.
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