Soba noodle is a delicacy from Japan, but it is also used in delicacies from other countries such as Korea. Soba is a thin noodle made from buckwheat but there is also a Japanese soba noodle which contains wheat flour called Nagano Soba. In Japan, these soba noodles are served chilled with a dipping sauce or hot as a soup noodle dish. Meanwhile, the Koreans usually served their buckwheat noodles as Korean dishes such as naengmyeon, bibim naengmyeon and makguksu.
Here are some of the healthy components of buckwheat noodles!
- Flavonoids. (Good for cardiovascular health).
- Soluble fiber. (Helps to reduce your belly fat and control blood sugar level).
- Manganese (Good for bone health, glucose metabolism and wound healing).
- Thiamine (This is vitamin B1 which is crucial for healthy cell growth and functions).
- Protein. (One cup of cooked soba contains 6 grams of proteins which help to grow, maintain, and repair cells).
Below are the top 10 soba noodles that you should try out!
1. Miura Zao Soba Buckwheat Noodles
Miura Zao Soba Buckwheat Noodles are created with wheat flour and nutritious buckwheat flour. These noodles have a silky texture and are simple to make. It is made solely of flour and salt, with no additional seasonings. Soba noodles can be served hot in soup or chilled with tsuyu dipping sauce.
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 200 g
Price: RM5.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. MH Food 100% Organic Buckwheat Noodles
MH Food 100% Organic Buckwheat Noodles is a gluten-free noodle which is free from any preservatives, trans fat. So, it is suitable for vegetarians and individuals that cannot consume gluten. This noodle is very easy to prepare as you can just boil it or soak it in hot water.
Ingredients: 100% Organic Buckwheat Powder & Filtered Water.
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 300 g
Price: RM8.60
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Akagi Jyo-Shu Dried Soba
Akagi Jyo-Shu Dried Soba is a high-quality buckwheat-based noodle made in Japan’s famed wheat belt. Buckwheat lends a stronger texture and a nutty flavour to the noodles. Soba noodles are customarily sliced with a knife rather than rolled, giving them a unique square shape. Serve it hot with a dashi-based soup or chilled with a wasabi-and-spring onion dipping sauce.
Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Water, Salt.
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 270 g
Price: RM6.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Shigeno Tsurushiko Soba
Shigeno Tsurushiko Soba is a buckwheat noodle that is imported from Japan. This light and thin soba noodles has a simple yet savory taste that you can pair with your favourite dipping sauce.
Ingredients: Buckwheat Flour, Salt, Wheat Flour, Yam Powder, Wheat Gluten, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Carbonate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 400 g
Price: RM11.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Joshu San Dried Soba
Joshu San Dried Soba is a light and nutty buckwheat noodle that comes from Japan. The soba noodles have been packed in servings for your convenience. Now you can enjoy your soba noodles at home with your friends and family.
Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Water, Salt
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 720 g
Price: RM14.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Green Label Dried Soba Noodles
Green Label Dried Soba Noodles are thin and made of buckwheat wheat flour that has been thoroughly processed to produce smooth and thin noodles. These buckwheat noodles can be served as cold dishes or dipped with dipping sauce or soup.
Size Available: 300 g
Price: RM4.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Organic Care2u Organic Soba Noodle
Organic unbleached wheat flour, organic buckwheat flour, sea salt, and filtered water were used to make Organic Care2u Organic Soba Noodle. For today’s health-conscious culture, it can be regarded as a healthier and more nutritious alternative to traditional noodles. This noodle is made entirely of natural materials and contains no bleaching agents, chemicals, colorings, or preservatives.
Ingredients: Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour, Organic Buckwheat Flour, Sea Salt And Filtered Water.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 200 g
Price: RM6.60
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Donki Tasty Soba Noodles
Donki Tasty Soba Noodles are light, healthy, and delicious! These noodles can be served with a dipping sauce or prepared for cold soba noodle dishes. You can enjoy these noodles at home with your loved ones.
Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Salt.
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 800 g
Price: RM7.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Nihon Densho Soba Noodles
Nihon Densho Soba Noodles are light, nutritious, and delectable! You can serve these noodles with chilled soba noodles as a dipping sauce. These buckwheat noodles are very easy to prepare, perfect for the ones who need a quick lunch or dinner fix.
Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Salt.
Country of Origin: Japan
Size Available: 300 g
Price: RM6.19
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Radiant Organic Soba Buckwheat Noodle
Radiant Organic Soba Buckwheat Noodles are prepared using organic heirloom wheat varieties that are freshly milled to ensure high quality. It’s been handcrafted from years of experience, mixing Asian heritage with cutting-edge technology.
Ingredients: Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Buckwheat Flour, Natural Sea Salt
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 240 g
Price: RM7.82
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Here are some guides and tips about buckwheat noodles!
- Simmer the soba noodles at medium to low temperatures.
- After draining the boiling water, add the noodles to cold water. (To rub off the excess starch).
- Take note of the types of flour used. (Some buckwheat noodles contain wheat flour which is not gluten free).
- Wash the soba noodles before and after cooking. (To remove starch that can cause stickiness).
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