Refreshing Summer Delicacy: Tomato & Octopus Cold Soba
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Beat the summer heat with this refreshing cold soba noodle dish, easily made at home! Inspired by a popular YouTube video featuring Chef Jeong Hoyeong, this recipe introduces unique tomato and octopus toppings that are as visually appealing as they are delicious. The broth, made with readily available sauces, offers a deep, savory flavor that perfectly complements the chewy soba noodles. This recipe enhances the broth with radish and white wine for an extra layer of complexity and freshness. Enjoy this delightful summer specialty!
Rich & Refreshing Broth Ingredients- Katsuobashisauce 23g (or store-bought katsuobushi liquid sauce)
- Udon Tsuyu Sauce 40g (or store-bought udon liquid sauce)
- Goraesa Fish Cake Broth Powder 2g (or other cold soba broth powder)
- Katsuobushi Broth Tsuyu 2 Tbsp (for seasoning)
- Radish 6 slices (approx. 4cm thick)
- White Wine 4 Tbsp (for flavor enhancement, optional)
- Water 1.5L
Fresh Topping Ingredients- Tomato 1/2 (thinly sliced)
- Cooked Octopus 80g (thinly sliced)
- Grated Radish 2 Tbsp (for fresh flavor)
- Chopped Green Onion 2 Tbsp (for aromatic freshness)
Other Essential Ingredients- Ice (as desired)
- Soba Noodles 2 servings
- Tomato 1/2 (thinly sliced)
- Cooked Octopus 80g (thinly sliced)
- Grated Radish 2 Tbsp (for fresh flavor)
- Chopped Green Onion 2 Tbsp (for aromatic freshness)
Other Essential Ingredients- Ice (as desired)
- Soba Noodles 2 servings
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The secret to a delicious cold soba broth lies in these three sauces. We’ll be using leftover Goraesa fish cake broth powder, katsuobushi sauce, and udon tsuyu sauce to create a rich and flavorful broth. If you don’t have these specific ingredients, don’t worry! You can use store-bought mentsuyu or udon liquid sauce, or even make your own broth from scratch using soy sauce, sugar, dashi stock, mirin (or sake), and katsuobushi.
Step 2
First, add the katsuobushi sauce, udon tsuyu sauce, and the broth powder to a pot. These ingredients will meld together to create the signature savory flavor of cold soba.
Step 3
Next, pour in 1.5L of water to create a refreshing and clean broth. (If you don’t have store-bought sauces, you can add soy sauce, sugar, dashi stock, mirin or sake, and katsuobushi at this stage to make your broth.)
Step 4
To add a cool, subtle sweetness to the broth, slice the radish into thick, half-moon shapes. For an extra layer of flavor, add 4 Tbsp of white wine. (This is optional; if you don’t have white wine, you can omit it or use sake.)
Step 5
Now, bring the pot to a rolling boil over high heat. Once it boils, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the radish is completely tender, allowing the flavors to deepen and create a concentrated broth. Finally, season the broth by adding 2 Tbsp of Katsuobushi Broth Tsuyu. The broth should be slightly salty to ensure it tastes perfect when combined with the noodles. Since cold soba is best served chilled, transfer the broth to the kimchi refrigerator to cool completely.
Step 6
Prepare the vibrant toppings for your cold soba. Thinly slice the tomato after removing the seeds, and thinly slice the pre-cooked octopus. These toppings should also be chilled for the best taste, so keep them in the kimchi refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 7
Prepare the grated radish and chopped green onions, which will add a refreshing zest and aroma. The grated radish is made by finely grating fresh radish, and the green onions are finely chopped. Keeping these chilled will also enhance their freshness.
Step 8
Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions in boiling water with a pinch of salt. Once cooked, rinse the noodles thoroughly under cold running water to remove excess starch. Drain them well. Arrange the noodles neatly in serving bowls.
Step 9
Now, carefully pour the chilled cold soba broth over the soba noodles. Ensure the broth evenly coats the noodles.
Step 10
Artfully arrange the prepared tomato and octopus toppings over the noodles. Place the tomato on one side and the octopus on the other for a visually appealing presentation.
Step 11
And there you have it – your delicious Tomato Cold Soba and Octopus Cold Soba are ready! This delightful dish, with its cool broth and colorful toppings, is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. Enjoy your meal!
