Mitoku Sakurai Organic Mugwort Soba 7 oz bag

Soba, Japanese buckwheat noodles are the traditional Japanese fast food, developed centuries ago as the perfect instant meal. They're light and digestible in summer, heartily warming in winter, and deliciously satisfying at any time of day. Like many of Japan's traditional foods, behind its image of utter simplicity, soba has been a tradition for centuries steeped in the lore of regional areas. Sakurai Noodle Company is located in Nagano, the heart of the land once known as Shinano, and recognized widely as the "home of soba."

The mugwort plant, which grows wild throughout the world, has a long, rich history of use by numerous cultures. In Japanese cuisine, mugwort herb is prized as a delicious and wholesome ingredient in mochi and, of course, in making superb mugwort noodles. A refreshing noodle served hot or chilled. Handmade by the Sakurai workshop.

Ingredients: organic buckwheat flour, organic wheat flour, powdered mugwort herb, water, and sea salt.

Uses: Soba is traditionally served both hot and cold. Best when served with a dipping broth on the side with kizami nori or wasabi, in hot broth topped with tempura or vegetables, or served fried in yakisoba.