Dashi with soba noodles

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Kombu strip -; (7\" long)
½cupBonito flakes; (fish flakes)
2tablespoonsLow-sodium soy sauce
tablespoonMirin; (Japanese rice wine)
Juice of 1/4 lime
6ouncesSoba noodles; cooked al dente,
And rinsed
1smallChayote; julienned
1mediumCarrot; peeled, julienned
1cupKaiware sprouts
¾cupEnoki mushrooms
1smallDaikon radish; peeled, julienned
1tablespoonFreshly grated ginger

Directions

Wipe kombu with a damp cloth. In a medium stockpot, combine 4 cups of water and the kombu and bring to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, remove the kombu.

Add the bonito flakes, and remove the pot from the heat. Allow the flakes to settle to the bottom of the pot, and strain the broth. Add the soy sauce, mirin, and lime juice. Divide the noodles among four bowls. Divide the vegetables evenly among the four bowls. Pour in the dashi, top each bowl with a little grated ginger, and serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe Source: Martha Stewart Living - <www.marthastewart.com> Recipe from Martha Stewart, "Martha Stewart's Healthy Quick Cook" (Clarkson N. Potter, 1997; $32½)

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Recipe by: Martha Stewart

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