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Soba Noodle Soup

Cultural Context

Soba noodle soup is a traditional Japanese dish that highlights the versatility of buckwheat noodles. Often enjoyed in various forms, it serves as a comforting meal during colder months or as a refreshing dish in summer. This soup embodies the essence of umami through its dashi broth, making it a staple in Japanese cuisine. Today, soba noodle soup has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations incorporating local ingredients.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon white miso
1 tablespoon mirin
1 tablespoon sake
vegetable stock
firm tofu
sugar
light soy sauce
fresh shiitake mushrooms
Pak choy
Swiss chard
carrot
watermelon radish
black sesame seeds
spring onion

tofu

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: tempeh

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: seitan

Tempeh is a great plant-based protein alternative.

shiitake mushrooms

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: portobello mushrooms

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more accessible and less expensive.

dashi broth

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: vegetable broth

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: water + soy sauce

Vegetable broth can be a lighter option.

mirin

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: white wine + sugar

This creates a similar sweet flavor.

1

Fry ginger, garlic, and spring onion in a frying pan.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of white miso, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 tablespoon of sake to the stock and let it simmer on medium heat.

3

Marinate firm tofu with the rest of the miso, sugar, light soy sauce, and mirin in a separate bowl.

4

Sear fresh shiitake mushrooms in a non-stick frying pan on high heat until charred.

5

Sear marinated tofu in the same pan until caramelized.

6

Prepare vegetables: slice carrot, watermelon radish, and Pak choy.

7

Heat soba noodles soaked in hot water for about 5 minutes.

8

Add noodles to boiling stock and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.

9

Add sliced carrot and watermelon radish to the boiling stock for 2-3 minutes.

10

Add Pak choy and Swiss chard for the last 30 seconds to keep them crunchy.

11

Compile the bowl with noodles, seared tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables, garnishing with black sesame seeds and spring onion.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

frying pannon-stick frying panbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Allergens

soygluteneggs

Also Known As

Soba SoupBuckwheat Noodle Soup
Local Name: ใใฐ

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