Foodbuzz 24 24: Summer Soba Picking Party
Dear Food Diary:
For this month’s Foodbuzz 24 24 I was selected to make my Summer Soba Picking Party idea into a yummy reality. I’ve always loved soba, these buckwheat noodles are satisfying but lighter than egg noodles, better for you, versatile and perfect served cold.
THE THEME: A fun Asian themed summer party with some of my fellow soba loving friends on a sunny afternoon. Sipping Iced Lychee Green Tea (store bought green tea with muddled canned lychees and syrup), simple, easy, sweet and refreshing.
THE CONCEPT:Different types of sobas, toppings and sauces. Each guest “picks” ingredients based on an Asian inspiration. Then, they’ll list the ingredients used, name their dish and rate taste on my Summer Soba Picking Party score/recipe cards.
Types of sobas: Green Tea, Yuzu and Regular (all served cold)
Sauces: Soy, hoisin, chili, sesame, yuzu, x.o, sesame, black vinegar, rice wine vinegar, wasabi, soba dip. Plus fried onion and rice seasoning.
Herbs: Scallions, Cucumber, Orange Zest, Basil, Asian Cilantro and Radish
Nuts: Peanut butter, Almonds butter, sesame paste, Cashews, roasted peanuts, roasted cashews and some seaweed strips
Meats: Roast Pork with crispy skin, Roast Duck, Spicy Basil Pork and Fried Tofu
The Soba Picking Station:
The Soba Picking Ladies:
Now let the Soba Picking begin!!! Here are our 20 CREATIONS:
GRAN FINALE: For dessert I made Coconut Red Bean Popsicles
Canned coconut milk and sweet red beans (2:1 ratio + water + sugar)
Had a blast, plus I got to see a tasty and creative side of my friends. Food, fun, friends and Foodbuzz.
Love the concept. Love the Iron Chef America reference. Curious where in NYC did you find that open space?
Was there a hot or cold soup (or just a lot of sauce) option as well?
Those are GORGEOUS photos! I love how you plated everything. Man . . . so jealous of those gals that got to attend your party!
pretender,
thanks! it was a lot of fun… it was all cold noodle since its summer… and easier since we were outdoors =)
jen,
aww thanks girly… too bad ur so far… i woulda totally invited u over =)
What a great idea! I love soba, and this kind of marries the idea of soba with a Mongolian Grill-restaurant. Yum!
heather,
Thanks! yeah its easy once u have all the ingredients and they all tasted really good =) … well most of them anyways
This looks like an awesome event! What a creative 24 idea!
Beautiful job! What a perfect event for a summer day 🙂 and what creative combinations your lovely guests came up with. Great job on the 24 24 24!
Thanks girls, I'm so glad you guys like it =)