Pine Nut Noodles

Name: Pine Nut Noodles
Ingredients: Zucchini (julienne), 1 /4 pc; Cucumber (thinly sliced), 1 pc; Potato, 1 pc; Potato starch, 4 tbsp; Pine nuts (toasted), 150 g; Cold water, 2.5 cups; Salt (to taste); Soba noodles; Melon (thinly sliced), 2 oz; Black sesame seeds (for garnish)

Pine Nut Noodles, creamy and delicately nutty.

Published February 28, 2026

Ingredients

Zucchini (julienne), 1 /4 pc

Cucumber (thinly sliced), 1 pc

Potato, 1 pc

Potato starch, 4 tbsp

Pine nuts (toasted), 150 g

Cold water, 2.5 cups

Salt (to taste)

Soba noodles

Melon (thinly sliced), 2 oz

Black sesame seeds (for garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare 1/4 pc zucchini

Step 2

Thinly slice cucumber and salt only the cucumber. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, then gently squeeze out excess moisture.

Step 3

Thinly slice 2 oz melon for garnish.

Step 4

Grate or blend potato with a little water. Strain through cheesecloth.

Step 5

Let the liquid settle, discard top water, keep the starch.

Step 6

Mix potato solids with 4 tbsp potato starch and form small bite-sized balls.

Step 7

Blanch in boiling water until they float.

Step 8

Start making pine nut broth by lightly toasting pine nuts until fragrant.

Step 9

Chop pine nuts roughly.

Step 10

Blend pine nuts with 2.5 cups cold water and salt until smooth and creamy. Strain for smoother texture if desired. Chill thoroughly.

Step 11

Boil soba noodles according to package instructions.

Step 12

Rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain well.

Step 13

Assemble everything

Step 14

Add potato balls and enjoy!