Step 1

Place soba noodle in a shallow container and add enough water (not listed in ingredients) to just cover the noodles for 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the noodle is being soaked in water, start to boil 12 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil into the pot.

Step 4

Remove the noodles from the soaking water and put them into the boiling water in the large pot.

Step 5

Cook the noodle for 3 minutes.

Step 6

Turn the heat off and drain the cooking water.

Step 7

Wash the cooked noodle under running water.

Step 8

Your noodles are ready to make salad or have it in cold or warm.