Here, this light and satisfying dish is served as something like a cold noodle salad—heavy on the noodles. The beer complements the graininess of the soba noodles well, and the light and fresh flavors mingled with soy contrast with a cold, refreshing wheat beer.
Active preparation time: 1 hour
Total time: 2 hours
Serves: 4−6
Dashi
1 small daikon radish
1 knob (about 3"/8 cm) of ginger, peeled
1 bunch green onions
4 cloves garlic, peeled
3 cup (710 ml) water
1 cup (237 ml) wheat beer
1 cup dried bonito flakes (katsuoboshi)
1 piece (4" x 6" / 10 x 15 cm) soup-stock seaweed (kombu)