Basic Soba (Buckwheat) Noodles

Basic soba noodles are native to Japan, and made with buckwheat and wheat flour. You can buy them in dried form at most large markets or Asian specialty markets. The water... that the noodles are cooked in is often reserved to drink after a meal. Unlike pasta, soba is not boiled with salt and is washed vigorously after cooking to remove any extra starch.

These noodles can be eaten cold with vegetables as a salad, or in a warm broth. They can also take the place of pasta in any recipe.