SOBA NOODLE SOUP !!!
>> Tuesday, March 6, 2012 –
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Soba is the Japanese name for buckwheat. It is synonymous with a type of thin noodle made from buckwheat flour. Soba noodles are served either chilled with a dipping sauce, or in hot broth as a noodle soup. I also like to stir fry the noodles with vegetables. We love these in any form. These are the easiest and most versatile one for making healthy dishes. Today the recipe which I am posting is the Soba Noodle soup which has the soy ginger broth. The broth is very flavorful and you can serve it with your favorite veggies. You can also make the same recipe using udon. There are lots and lots of dishes you can make using Soba noodles. So stay tuned :)... Here is healthy, delicious Soba Noodles soup....with soy ginger broth.
How to Cook Soba?
Soba noodles - 250 gm
1. Bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a boil.
2. Add the noodles and boil 4-5 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain and rinse under cold water.
4. Serve hot or cold as per the recipe.
SOBA NOODLE SOUP
This serves 4 to 5
Ingredients:
Cooked soba - divided into 5 bowls
Sprouts - 1 cup
Tofu - Soft Tofu or Medium firm tofu 1 packet cut to big cubes
Dried Shiitake Mushroom - 8
Carrots - 2 small( julienne)
Ginger - 2 inch piece (julienne)
Soy sauce - 3 tbsp
Mirin or Sake - 2 tbsp
Spring onion (Scallions) - 3 cut to lengthy pieces (omit the white part)
I ran out of spring onion when I made this time :(
Chilli garlic sauce - 1/2 tbsp (Use it according to your need or spice level)
Vegetable stock or water - 7 cups
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Method:
1. Cook the noodles according to the packet instructions or as I told above.
2. Soak the mushroom in 1 cup of boiling water and let it steep until it is soft.
3. Drain it reserving the liquid.
4. Remove the stalks and finely slice the mushroom.
5. Combine the vegetable stock, mushroom, reserved liquid from the mushroom,ginger.
6. Bring to boil and add the carrot. Cook until the carrots are tender but crisp. (Don't over cook it). This step takes maximum of 2 to 3 minutes as carrots are thinly julienned.
7. Add the sauces, tofu and bean sprouts cook further for another couple of minutes.
8. Now divide the noodles in 5 serving bowls.
9. Ladle the hot liquid/broth with vegetables over the noodles and garnish with scallion/green onion and coriander.
What is Mirin?
Mirin is an essential condiment used in Japanese delicacies, consisting of 40%–50% sugar. It is a type of rice wine, often referred to as "sweet sake." Sake can be used as a substitute for mirin by adding sugar in the ratio of 3:1.
Absolutely delicious Pavi!! I love soba noodles for their wonderful nutty flavor. This soup is so healthy, colorful and comforting!
extremly superb pavi.....attractive clicks too
Beautiful clicks as usual. I always take time to look at all your photos. It is very creative.
yummmmmmmy soup....beautiful click!!!!!
totally awesome clicks... and nice info on Japanese ingredients.
very delicious soup..looks perfect n nice
Soup looks delicious !! Nice and fresh looking clicks !!
Healthy and delicious soup pavi :)
pretty clicks !!!
I have heard and read a lot about these soba noodles. I have to try and look if I can get these. The noodles look absolutely fantastic. :)
Pass me the bowl and I'll finish it for you dear ;) Temptation...;)
ah this would have been perfect on a cold night in :)
Awesome!I love soba ! I cant take my eyes off the clicks!
Excellent and as usual awesome photography
Sounds new to me...nice clicks
Healthy and delicious Noodle soup! Stunning clicks!
This is just the thing that would make me happy now,it's snowy and cloudy here ! Awesome clicks Pavi :-)
Refreshing soup, perfect for this weather pavi.
Soup looks yummy and healthy.....nice pics.
I love a good bowl of soba noodles with clear, light and refreshing broth. Gorgeous clicks :)
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Its too good. new to me awesome clicks :)
Lovely and delicious looking noodles. Perfectly cooked.
healthy and delicious..a very new recipe and awesome clicks..love to try this..
Pavi. You've made boring brown soba look all sexy and exciting! Beautiful pictures and beautiful recipe too! Kudos!
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