Karashizuke Soba Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 oz soba noodles
- 1 cup dashi broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp karashi mustard
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup bonito flakes
- 1/4 cup shredded nori

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together dashi broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, karashi mustard, and grated ginger.
3. Add cooked soba noodles to the mixing bowl and toss to coat with the sauce.
4. Divide the soba noodles into serving bowls.
5. Top each bowl with green onions, bonito flakes, and shredded nori.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Serve cold
Serving size:
- 2 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Protein: 11g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Dashi broth can be substituted with vegetable broth or chicken broth.
- Karashi mustard can be substituted with dijon mustard or whole grain mustard.

Variations:
- Add sliced cucumber or carrot for extra crunch.
- Use udon noodles instead of soba noodles.
- Add sliced boiled egg for extra protein.

Tips and tricks:
- Rinse the soba noodles with cold water to prevent them from sticking together.
- Adjust the amount of karashi mustard to your desired level of spiciness.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover soba noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Serve cold.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a traditional Japanese noodle bowl.

Garnishes:
- Green onions, bonito flakes, and shredded nori.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of edamame or miso soup.

Suggested side dishes:
- Edamame or miso soup.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the soba noodles according to package instructions to ensure they are fully cooked.

Food history:
- Karashizuke Soba is a traditional Japanese dish that originated in Tokyo.

Flavor profiles:
- Salty, tangy, and spicy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a light lunch or dinner.

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Region: Japanese

Taste: Savory, Umami, Tangy, Salty, Sour