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Recipe · Mushroom 101

Hot Nameko Soba in Mushroom-Dashi Broth

Vegan swaps inside

Buckwheat soba noodles in a clear, deeply-savory broth thick with Nameko caps. The mushrooms' silky coating slightly thickens the broth around each strand. Quintessential 15-minute Japanese weeknight dinner.

5min Prep
15min Cook
20min Total
Serves 2 Yield
Easy Difficulty
Hot Nameko Soba in Mushroom-Dashi Broth

    Steps

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the soba.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a separate pot, combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  3. 3

    Add the Nameko mushrooms to the broth. Simmer 3 minutes — broth picks up their silky body.

  4. 4

    Cook the soba in the boiling water according to package (usually 4-5 min). Drain. RINSE briefly under cold water to stop cooking + remove starch.

  5. 5

    Divide cooked soba between two warm bowls.

  6. 6

    Ladle the hot Nameko broth over the noodles, distributing the mushrooms evenly.

  7. 7

    Top each bowl with scallions, a tiny mound of grated ginger, a few drops sesame oil if using.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately, with shichimi togarashi on the side for stir-in heat.

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