Chen explained, "In Japan, soba noodles are served just two ways: In a hot soup broth or with a cold dipping sauce." Soba ...

Cook soba noodles in boiling water over medium heat for 3-4 minutes (or according to package) and rinse immediately under cold water. Mix cucumber in with cold noodles. Toss with sauce.

Analogously, cold soba is dipped into ... liquid is retained to fill up the dipping sauce with a soba-rich flavor. With their neutral flavor, udon noodles are a delicious vessel for a flavorful ...

Add the noodles and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the oil with the soy sauce, tamari and agave syrup.