Medha Imam: You may think of a steaming bowl of ramen as the classic Japanese dish ... is made from wheat flour, soba is made from buckwheat. Served hot or cold, soba noodles are known for ...

Peel egg and cut in half. Cook soba noodles in boiling water over medium heat for 3-4 minutes (or according to package) and rinse immediately under cold water. Mix cucumber in with cold noodles.