Zaru Soba

Zaru soba or cold noodles is buckwheat noodles served cold and you can dip it into a sauce with scallions and sesame seeds or eat it with the sauce as a soup. It’s a great summer meal and I’ve never had it outside of home.

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As an exploration into my childhood, I’m illustrating icons, symbols, and cultural items that speak to what it is like growing up Japanese Asian American.