A is generally a flat or shallow basket made from bamboo used in the preparation and presentation of
Japanese cuisine. It also has variations made of plastic or metal similar to a strainer,
sieve or
colander.
''Zaru'' are air dried after use to prevent the growth of
bacteria or
fungi on the mat and extend their lifespan. However, drying in harsh sunlight can cause the bamboo of the ''zaru'' to crack.
Reflecting the zaru's capacity to soak up liquid, this term is also used as slang for a person who can drink a lot of alcohol without showing signs of inebriation.
File:Zaru.jpg, ''Zaru'' made from bamboo
File:Seiro_soba_at_Takasho_in_Nezu,_Tokyo.jpg, ''Soba
Soba ( or , "buckwheat") is a thin Japanese noodle made from buckwheat. The noodles are served either chilled with a dipping sauce, or hot in a noodle soup. The variety ''Nagano soba'' includes wheat flour.
In Japan, soba noodles can be found i ...
'' served on a ''zaru''
See also
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List of Japanese cooking utensils
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Chinois
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Filter
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Sieve
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Sokuri
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Japanese food preparation utensils
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