Soba noodles in bonito broth

1 Serving

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5Inch piece Konbu (kelp)
3cupsWater
1ounceBonito flakes
2tablespoonsSoy sauce, preferably Kikkoman
1½tablespoonMirin
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