Martin Yan - SOBA NOODLES

"The more you understand the ingredients, the better cook you will become."
-Martin Yan

These are common ingredients found in local cuisine. You can find these ingredients readily available in your local supermarket.

SOBA NOODLES

Soba, or buckwheat noodles are made from a combination of buckwheat flour and wheat flour. They are light tan in color and have a wonderful earthy flavor. In Japan, they are used in cold noodle salads during the hot summer months, and as hot noodle soups during cold winter months. A green tea variety, cha soba, has an olive-green color and a delicate tea flavor.

Dried and fresh soba noodles are available in plastic packages. Check the package for storage information and expiration date. Cook according to the package.