Japan’s soul food:Soba(そば)

Delicious food

Hello, how are you all doing? Here we will introduce delicious food from Japan.

【history】

Soba is an ancient ingredient that is said to have been cultivated in Japan as far back as the Jomon period. However, it is believed that soba in its current form as ‘soba noodles’ appeared around the Muromachi period.

【characteristic】

Soba is a fragrant traditional Japan noodle made from buckwheat flour as the main ingredient.
The charm is that the flavor and texture vary greatly depending on the region and composition.

1.Fragrant and light throat

2.Fragrant and light throat

3.The flavor changes depending on the proportion of buckwheat flour (10%, 28%, etc.)

4.Dishes deeply connected to dashi culture

【category】

■Soba made from 100% buckwheat flour is called Juwari soba(十割そば)

Made with 100% buckwheat flour, it has a strong aroma and allows you to enjoy the true taste of soba.

Soba with 80% buckwheat flour and 20% wheat flour as binding agent is called Nihachi soba(二八そば)

Buckwheat flour 8: Balance flour 2.
A classic that has both aroma and good throat texture.

Sarashina soba(更科そば)Region:Nagano(長野県)

Countryside soba(田舎そば)

The outer skin of the soba noodles is also ground into black soba.
Strong aroma and earthy taste

Izumo soba(出雲そば)Region:shimane(島根県)

White and elegant soba noodles made with the center of buckwheat seeds.
It has a good throat texture and a delicate taste.

How was it? There are still many delicious things in Japan.
Be sure to try it when you visit Japan.

Let’s Enjoy

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