Clearspring Organic Japanese Gluten Free Buckwheat Soba Noodles – 200g

Delicious versatile wheat-free noodles with a rich, nutty buckwheat taste. Known as ‘Juwari Soba’ in Japanese, meaning 100% soba.As buckwheat does not contain any gluten or binding agents it requires great skill and time to produce these hearty popular noodles. The grain is milled several times so that the noodles, although wholegrain, have a deliciously soft texture that absorbs the flavours of the broth or dressings they are served with.Soba noodles are often served in Japan after big parties or at the end of an evening’s drinking. They are also traditionally served on the 1st of January to celebrate the start of a new year with the long noodle strands symbolising a long life as well as strength and resilience both characteristics of the buckwheat plant.Soba cooks quickly (in just over five minutes) but they are quite fragile due to the lack of gluten so requires a delicate hand. They were originally served chilled with a dipping sauce, but today they are more commonly served in hot broth as a noodle soup topped with colourful and nutritious vegetables, seaweeds, and sesame seeds.. Gluten-Free. Organic. Vegan. IngredientsBuckwheat flour* (100%). *organically grownAllergens inboldDirectionsAs these noodles do not contain any gluten they are much more brittle than standard soba noodles and should be cooked gently. Add the noodles after your water has come to a boil, then add cold water to the pot periodically until cooked to avoid the noodles breaking apart.Stir-frying is not recommended.Enjoy it hot or chilled in dashi – a shoyu soy sauce kombu broth, with a dipping sauce or in refreshing salads. Alternatively, wrap it in toasted nori to make delicious noodle sushi.*Packaging may vary