Nishin Soba

Nishin Soba is a wholesome Japanese breakfast featuring buckwheat noodles topped with tender herring, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. This dish is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients to kickstart your day.

Ingredients

• Soba noodles - 100g
• Herring fillets (cooked) - 100g
• Dashi stock - 500ml
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Nori (seaweed) - 1 sheet, cut into strips
• Spinach (blanched) - 50g
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, usually about 4-6 minutes.
2. While the noodles are cooking, in another pot, heat the dashi stock over medium heat.
3. Add the soy sauce and mirin to the dashi stock, stirring to combine.
4. Once the soba noodles are cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
5. To serve, divide the noodles into two bowls and ladle the hot dashi broth over the noodles.
6. Top each bowl with herring fillets, blanched spinach, chopped green onions, and nori strips.
7. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added flavor and texture.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from herring which support heart health.
• Buckwheat soba noodles are gluten-free and high in fiber, aiding digestion.

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