Dashi With Soba Noodles Recipes

SOBA NOODLES WITH CHILLED DASHI

Steps:

• To make dashi, combine a piece of dried kelp (kombu) and 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Don't let the mixture boil; as soon as it's about to, turn off the heat, and remove the kelp.
• Add ½ cup dried bonito flakes, and stir; let sit for a few minutes, then strain, add some soy sauce to taste and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Cook some soba noodles, and rinse under cold water to cool them down; toss with a little neutral or sesame oil to prevent them from sticking.
• To serve, pour some of the cold dashi into bowls and top with the noodles. Garnish: Chopped scallions.

SOBA IN BROTH

Steps:

• preheat broiler.
• spray shiitake with cooking spray, season with salt and pepper, broil about 5 minutes until mushrooms are browned.
• remove and slice.
• stir sugar into soy sauce and mirin, set aside.
• cook soba noodles according to package directions.
• into boiling water add dashi.
• add tofu and shiitake, simmer for 2 minutes.
• add spinach.
• place soba into 4 deep bowls.
• spoon dashi over noodles sprinkle with scallions, garnish with nori.
• pass soy sauce mixture alongside.