Chilled Soba with Pan-fried Shrimp

It has been scorching for the last few days, and I didn't have much of an appetite, so I decided to make chilled soba with shrimps. I don't deep fry, so tempura was out of the question. This was quick and easy and perfect for a very warm evening.

• 1 bundle soba
• 1/2 tsp hondashi
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tblsp hot water
• 3 tblsp soy sauce
• 3 tblsp cold water
• 3 peeled and de-veined medium shrimps
• 1/2 tblsp vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• a dab of wasabi

1. Cook soba according to instructions. Rinse in cold water and drain. Set aside.
2. Mix hondashi, sugar, and hot water. Stir to dissolve. Stir in soy sauce and cold water. Set aside.
3. Thread the shrimp onto a soaked skewer and pat dry.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Pan fry the shrimp until cooked.
5. Serve the noodles and shrimps with the dipping sauce and wasabi on the side.