Ingredients

3 C. lightly packed shaved, bonito flakes

3/4 C. soy sauce

1/4 C. Mirin

2 T. sugar

1 sheet nori

1 lb. soba noodles

1/2 C. chopped scallions

Optional additions: chopped spinach, cubed tofu, sliced mushrooms, bean sprouts, etc

Preparation

  1. Bring 10 C. water to boil. Stir in bonito flakes, turn off heat and steep for 10 min, No More. Strain liquid to remove flakes.
  2. Combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar and pinch of salt in broth pot. Bring to boil for a minute. Add bonito broth and boil.
  3. Heat lg. pot of water to boiling. Cook soba noodles in boiling water for 3-4 minutes (tender). Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again.
  4. Portion noodles into bowls. Add scallions and other optional additions. Garnish with toasted nori. Ladle stock of noodles and serve.