Soba are the classic Japanese buckwheat noodles, and this is the Shinshu style, named for the Nagano region long regarded as the heartland of great soba. Slender and pale brown, these Shinshu soba noodles are made with buckwheat and carry its distinctive character, a nutty flavour and an earthy aroma with the slightly bitter, rich depth that is the hallmark of a proper Shinshu soba.

That genuine buckwheat taste sets soba apart from other noodles, more savoury and wholesome than plain wheat, and it is buckwheat that also makes them satisfying and nourishing. Supplied dried, they cook in just a few minutes and are then rinsed under cold water to firm up their texture and bring out their clean, nutty flavour.

They are enjoyed both cold and hot. In the warmer months they are served chilled as zaru soba, drained and piled on a bamboo tray with a tsuyu dipping sauce. In cooler weather they are served hot as kake soba, in a fragrant dashi based broth, and they work equally well in soups and stir fries. Supplied in a 1.3kg pack.

Why choose Sea House Shinshu Soba?

• Authentic Shinshu style. Buckwheat noodles in the style of Nagano, the home of great soba.
• Distinctive buckwheat flavour. Nutty and earthy with the characteristic rich, slightly bitter depth.
• Hot or cold. Served chilled as zaru soba or hot as kake soba in broth.
• Quick to cook. Ready in minutes, then rinsed to firm up the texture.
• Practical format. A generous 1.3kg pack for busy kitchens.