Varieties
Soba is available in several varieties, including jenenjo soba, which contains wild yam flour; cha soba, made with tea leaves and buckwheat; and youmugi soba, made with buckwheat and mugwort.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Add noodles a few at a time to boiling water. To prevent noodles from sticking to the bottom of the pan, stir gently until the water returns to a rapid boil. Cook for eight to ten minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Add to soups and stir-fried dishes, or toss with sautéed kale and shiitake mushrooms.
Nutritional Highlights
Soba noodles, 1 cup (75g) (cooked)
Calories: 113
Protein: 5.8g
Carbohydrate: 24.4g
Total Fat: 0.114g
Fiber: 0.0g
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2006-09-07
