Today, we have one that was part of Japan Crate’s Umai Crate. So Japan Crate is a subscription service which has all sorts of different options for you. pretty neat stuff from Japan! There’s a coupon code for you too – just use THERAMENRATER to get a special discount at check out.
Here’s what they have to say about this one: ‘”Tanuki soba” is a traditional Japanese style meal! The bukkake soup is a flavorful mixture of kelp and shiitake mushroom. Slurp on these noodles when you’re craving a rich umami flavor’
Maruchan Cold Bukkake Tanukisoba – Japan
Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains fish. To prepare, fill to line with boiling water and cover for 4 minutes. Drain. Add cold water to line. Drain – repeat 3 times. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy!
Detail of the lid (click to enlarge).
Noodle block with kamaboko atop.
A wet sachet.
Tempura bits.
Finished (click to enlarge). Added spring onion, soft egg, shichimi togarashi, sesame seed, and Salad Cosmo mung bean sprouts. Noodles are buckwheat and the cold rinses give them a little sturdier chew. They go well with the sauce which has a kind of bacon grease hit to it. Included kamaboko and tempura bits do well. 3.5 out of 5.0 stars. JAN bar code 4901990363518.
Watch me cook on Instant Noodle Recipe Time!
