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The final time I labored on this web page was the day it was printed right here – July 19, 2004! We nonetheless make Otsu frequently, particularly because the climate warms, and I assumed this favourite deserved some recent photographs and a bit of replace. I initially offered this recipe laborious and requested you to “hear up shut, as a result of I’m going to let you know about the very best recipe I’ve come throughout all 12 months.” Lol. Daring! Twenty years on although, I stand by this sentiment. It’s an ideal recipe, and right here’s the story behind it.

otsu noodle bowl with soba, cucumbers and tofu

July, 2004 – A pair weeks again Wayne got here dwelling, pulled a web page ripped from {a magazine} out of his pocket, unfolded it, and positioned it on my desk. It was a recipe for a dish named Otsu, and was from a neat little restaurant close by known as Pomelo. Pomelo is tiny — and once I say tiny, I imply it’s smaller than my kitchen right here at dwelling, the sort of place the place you’re feeling as when you can virtually attain out and contact all 4 partitions. The meals there may be scrumptious, and except you’re sitting at considered one of two tables, you’ll get to see your meals ready to order on a 4 burner range as you sit at a trendy little counter overlooking the kitchen. We go to the Pomelo on Judah, there may be one other one on Church Avenue, and I feel that one could also be larger.
ingredients on counter including soba, cucumber, dressing, cilantro, green onions

Otsu in Japanese can imply one thing is unusual; quaint; trendy; stylish; spicy; witty; tasty; romantic. According to its namesake, this buckwheat noodle salad has just a few distinctive sides to it. It’s amazingly flavorful. It’s substantial. And it has a feisty kick to it whereas being cool and refreshing on the similar time. The noodles are tossed with a cayenne-spiked ginger-sesame dressing plus numerous cucumbers, scallions, and pan-seared tofu.

close-up photo of soba noodles

Otsu is nice in so many eventualities! Lunch, dinner, potluck, picnic, heat or chilly — this salad goes to be a success. After you eat a serving of Otsu, you’re feeling full however not sluggish, and you’re able to get on together with your day.

plate of otsu on table with soba, cucumbers and tofu
The recipe was printed in a publication known as Tradition & Delicacies. I needed to share the recipe with you all so I emailed Rolf Bachmann at Pomelo and he was beneficiant sufficient to provide me permission. Take pleasure in!
otsu noodle bowl with soba, cucumbers and tofu

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