Tanuki Soba

Tanuki Soba is a comforting Japanese noodle dish featuring buckwheat soba noodles topped with crispy tempura bits and fresh green onions, all drizzled with a savory soy-based sauce. This dairy-free meal is both satisfying and refreshing, perfect for any time of the year.

Ingredients

• Soba Noodles - 200 grams
• Water - 1.5 liters
• Soy Sauce - 50 ml
• Mirin - 30 ml
• Dashi (vegan) - 500 ml
• Tempura Batter Mix - 50 grams
• Ice Water - 100 ml
• Vegetable Oil (for frying) - 200 ml
• Green Onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Nori (seaweed, torn) - 2 sheets

Steps

1. Bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil in a pot and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a separate pot, combine the dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Heat gently until just warm, then set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix the tempura batter mix with ice water until just combined. Do not overmix; lumps are okay.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Dip pieces of vegetables (like sweet potato or zucchini) into the tempura batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. To serve, divide the soba noodles into two bowls. Pour the warm dashi mixture over the noodles, top with crispy tempura bits, sliced green onions, and torn nori. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 75 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from the vegetables used in tempura.
• Buckwheat soba provides a good source of protein and fiber.

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