By Rajlakshmi
December 9, 2025
Also called soba noodles, these Japanese noodles are made from buckwheat. These noodles are thin, and they impart a slightly nutty flavour with a smooth texture. It is typically used in dishes that are satisfying and keep you full for longer.
½ cup of buckwheat flour ½ cup of all-purpose flour Hot water as needed ½ mango slices 3 chopped spring onions 1 tablespoon of garlic oil 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil ½ lime, cut into wedges 1-2 teaspoons of buckwheat starch
In a mixing bowl, add the buckwheat flour and all-purpose flour. Start mixing it.
Add the water gradually. Knead the mixture into a dough.
Turn it out onto the counter and begin kneading with your hands. Shape the dough into a flat rectangular shape.
Sprinkle the starch on top. Roll out the dough from the centre, outwards. Fold the dough.
Coat with starch on both sides. Begin to trim into noodles of half a centimetre. Toss the trimmed noodles with more starch.
Boil water in a large pot. Salt the water as needed. Put in the buckwheat noodles.
Cook noodles for 1 minute. Drain the water. Let it cool under cold water. Toss noodles in garlic oil, toasted sesame oil and soy sauce.
Serve buckwheat noodles with your choice of soup base or broth base and side dishes.