Shrimp And Leek Soba Noodles

Serves: 3

Olin Prosacco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

59

Spice

50

Sweetness

46

Sourness

48

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Mirin

1 tbsp

Sesame Seed

Directions:

1

Special equipment: Cheesecloth and a fine-mesh strainer Line a fine mesh strainer with a double layer of cheesecloth and set over a large bowl

2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil

3

Add the soba and cook according to the package directions

4

Drain and rinse under cold water

5

Set aside

6

Meanwhile, put the kombu in another large pot with 6 cups of water

7

Bring to a simmer over high heat; adjust the heat and simmer the kombu for 5 minutes

8

Remove the kombu, then add the bonito flakes to the pot

9

Bring back to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes

10

Strain the mixture through the cheesecloth-lined strainer, return the liquid to the pot and stir in the mirin, soy sauce and vinegar

11

The broth can be used immediately, or cooled and refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month

12

Put the sesame seeds in a small skillet and toast over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes, swirling the pan frequently so they toast evenly

13

Set aside

14

The sesame seeds can be toasted and stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days

15

Cut the leafy tops off of the bok choy and set aside

16

Cut the stems into bite-size pieces

17

Add the bok choy stems and ginger to the broth, bring a simmer and cook until the bok choy is just tender, about 5 minutes

18

Add the bok choy tops, shrimp and leek to the broth, bring back up to a simmer and cook until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, about 3 minutes

19

Divide the soba among 4 deep bowls

20

Ladle broth, vegetables and shrimp into the bowls and sprinkle each with sesame seeds and radish

21

Serve with Japanese hot pepper seasoning on the side if using