Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add soba and use tongs to spread out. Cook for 150 seconds (2 1/2 minutes).

Step 3

Immediately drain soba and transfer to a bowl with cold water to stop the cooking.

Step 4

Once soba is cooled, drain and transfer to a few paper towels to dry.

Step 5

Toss cooled soba with a small drizzle of sesame oil and soy sauce. Maybe 1 teaspoon of both.

Step 6

Eat immediately with sesame seeds and/or scallions.

Step 7

You can also reheat the soba by quickly dipping it in hot water or stock.