Easy Zaru Soba Recipe ざるそば (Vegan & Gluten Free)
A classic Japanese noodle dish made vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. This Vegan Zaru Soba is incredibly easy to make, full of flavour, and just so refreshing! Ready in just 10 minutes!
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Ingredients
- dry ingredients
- 8 oz 100% buckwheat noodles or as much as you'd like to serve (I also like this brand)
- sauce mentsuyu
- 1/4 cup gluten free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin I like this brand
- 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar of choice you can use coconut sugar
- 1-2 tsp vegan fish sauce I used this brand of vegan fish sauce, but any will do. To make your own, soak a 1 inch x 1 inch piece of dried kombu overnight in 1/4 cup water and then boil it with the soaking water for a few minutes
- garnish optional
- scallions thinly sliced
- black and white sesame seeds
- thinly sliced nori
- shichimi japanese 7 spice seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare sauce by mixing all ingredients together until smooth. Bring to a quick boil, then refrigerate, or add ice to chill. When ready to enjoy, add iced water to sauce to achieve your desired level of flavour/saltiness if needed.
- Boil noodles according to package, strain and rinse with cool water once cooked. Separate into little noodle nests to avoid clumping. You may also place on top of ice to keep cold.
- Add your desired garnish and toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Secrets to Success
- To ensure your recipe is 100% gluten-free, make sure you look for a 100% buckwheat noodle. I used this brand, and it's absolutely delicious! Using an alternative noodle is possible, but I wouldn't recommend it if you want the authentic experience and texture.
- You can usually find a 100% buckwheat noodle at a Japanese grocery store if there's one near you, but if not, I've linked a brand you can find on Amazon!
- If you'd like to opt to leave out the vegan fish sauce, you absolutely can! I've included notes in the recipe if you decide to make your own umami stock using dried kombu, soaked and simmered with a small amount of water.
Serving Tips
- Serve cold with your favorite toppings and the dipping sauce!
Storage Tips
- Store the cooked and chilled soba noodles in an airtight container or a plastic zip-top bag. You can store the noodles as a single large batch or portion them into serving sizes. Store in the refrigerator and eat within 1-2 days.
- Because this dish is served cold, there are no reheating instructions. Serve cold with toppings and sauce.