Description
Toshikoshi soba is a traditional Japanese New Year’s dish of buckwheat noodles in a light dashi broth, eaten to symbolize longevity and a smooth transition into the year ahead.
Ingredients
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For the Broth:
- 2 1/2 cups dashi (substitute 2 1/2 cups water mixed with 2 1/2 teaspoons hondashi)
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 servings soba noodles
- Shrimp tempura
- Kamaboko
- Green onions (optional but most highly recommended topping)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, gently heat the dashi over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Add the mirin, sake, and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Keep the broth warm while you prepare the noodles.
- Bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain the soba and rinse briefly under cold water to remove excess starch, then drain well.
- Divide the noodles between serving bowls and pour the hot broth over the top. Finish with shrimp tempura, kamaboko, and green onions as desired. Serve immediately, traditionally enjoyed at the end of the year to welcome the new one.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2