Soba noodles in bonito broth

1 Serving

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5Inch piece Konbu (kelp)
3cupsWater
1ounceBonito flakes
2tablespoonsSoy sauce, preferably Kikkoman
tablespoonMirin
1tablespoonSugar, white
4ouncesSoba noodles, cooked
3Mushrooms, shitake, sliced
1Onion, green, sliced
Chicken, cooked, strips opt
Nori pieces opt

Directions

Wipe kelp w damp cloth, cover in water in medium sized saucepan and bring to boil. Remove kelp and immediately add bonito flakes. Reduce heat to medium; boil 3 minutes, stirring w wooden spoon. Reduce heat to low; stir in soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour finished broth through strainer. Add cooked soba noodles to hot broth, along w mushrooms and green onion and optional ingredients. Serve immediately.

Modern Woman, Nov 1994

Typed by E.Marie Campbell