Kate-soba | Our Regional Cuisines
RECIPE
Ingredients (4 servings)
- [Daikon Soba] Soba noodles 350g
- [Daikon Soba] Daikon radish 200 to 300g
- [Nira Soba] Soba noodles 350g
- [Nira Soba] Garlic chives 120g
- [Kaeshi sauce] Soy Sauce 900ml
- [Kaeshi sauce] Sugar 140g
- [Kaeshi sauce] Water 45ml
- The finished Kaeshi sauce is 1 liter.
- [Soba dipping sauce] Dashi broth 300ml
- [Soba dipping sauce] Kaeshi sauce 90ml
- [Soba dipping sauce] Mirin (adjust to taste) 50 to 90ml
How to cook
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1. [Daikon Soba]
1. Cut the daikon into 10 cm long pieces, peel, then shred or thinly slice using a mandolin slicer.
2. Boil plenty of water, add the daikon first and boil for about 2 to 3 minutes, then add the soba noodles and boil together with the daikon for about 2 to 3 minutes more. Drain the water, chill, then place on a flat bamboo basket. -
2. [Nira Soba]
1. Boil soba noodles and nira that are cut into bite-sized pieces in plenty of hot water for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the water, chill, then place on a flat bamboo basket. -
3. [Kaeshi sauce]
1. Put the sugar and water into a pan and bring to a boil.
2. Add the soy sauce, then pour into a bottle or jar and leave it in a cool, dark place for about 1 week. -
4. [Soba dipping sauce]
1. Bring dashi broth, Kaeshi sauce, and mirin to a boil, then remove from heat and let it cool. Adjust the dashi broth to your preference.
provider : Tochigi Farmers Conference
Recipes vary depending on the region and home.

Contact
Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
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