Traditional Japanese Noodles & Broth

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A quick and comforting bowl of lotus root soba noodles served in a delicate dashi broth.
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This Traditional Japanese Noodles & Broth recipe offers a light yet satisfying meal that captures the essence of home-style Japanese cooking. Featuring EDEN Lotus Root Soba, these noodles provide a unique texture and subtle earthiness that pairs perfectly with a clear, umami-rich broth. The broth is prepared using kombu and optional bonito flakes for depth, seasoned with tamari and mirin for a balanced sweet-salty profile, and finished with fresh ginger and green onions for a bright aroma. It is an ideal dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a soothing comfort food option on chilly days.

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Traditional Japanese Noodles & Broth

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 180

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This Traditional Japanese Noodles & Broth recipe offers a light yet satisfying meal that captures the essence of home-style Japanese cooking. Featuring EDEN Lotus Root Soba, these noodles provide a unique texture and subtle earthiness that pairs perfectly with a clear, umami-rich broth. The broth is prepared using kombu and optional bonito flakes for depth, seasoned with tamari and mirin for a balanced sweet-salty profile, and finished with fresh ginger and green onions for a bright aroma. It is an ideal dish for a quick weeknight dinner or a soothing comfort food option on chilly days.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the Lotus Root Soba noodles according to package instructions.
  2. Drain the noodles, rinse them thoroughly with cold water, and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and the kombu strip.
  4. Bring the water to a boil, then immediately remove the pan from the heat.
  5. If using bonito flakes, add them to the hot water, cover the pan, and let sit for a few minutes to steep.
  6. Remove the kombu strip and strain out the bonito flakes (if used), discarding the solids.
  7. Return the broth to low heat and stir in the tamari and mirin.
  8. Simmer gently for 1 minute to combine flavors.
  9. Add the grated ginger to the broth and stir well.
  10. Place the prepared noodles into four serving bowls.
  11. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles until fully covered.
  12. Garnish each bowl with thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 720mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g13%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 7.0g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: japanese, soba, noodles, broth, dashi, kombu, vegan, soup, lotus root, tamari, mirin, ginger, green onions, quick meal, comfort food, eden foods, warm, traditional
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