Zaru Soba Soup

Zaru Soba Soup is a refreshing and light vegan Japanese dish featuring buckwheat noodles served in a savory broth, perfect for a comforting meal. This dish is garnished with fresh vegetables and a hint of umami, making it both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Soba noodles - 150 grams
• Water - 1 liter
• Dashi stock (vegan) - 500 ml
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Mirin - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 tablespoons
• Nori (seaweed) - 1 sheet, cut into strips
• Shiitake mushrooms (sliced) - 100 grams
• Carrot (julienned) - 50 grams
• Cucumber (julienned) - 50 grams
• Sesame seeds (toasted) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Bring 1 liter of water to a boil in a pot, then add the soba noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes until al dente.
2. While the noodles are cooking, prepare the soup base by combining the vegan dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin in a separate pot and bring it to a gentle simmer.
3. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering soup base and cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
4. Once the soba noodles are cooked, drain them and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
5. To serve, place a portion of the cold soba noodles in a bowl, ladle the hot dashi soup over the noodles, and garnish with julienned carrots, cucumbers, green onions, nori strips, and toasted sesame seeds.
6. Enjoy your Zaru Soba Soup warm, mixing the noodles and vegetables into the broth before eating.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from buckwheat, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health and satiety.

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