Toshikoshi Soba

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 3
Tasty and warming Toshikoshi Soba recipe for your New Year's Eve celebration
in Noodle

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

600 ml water
1 piece konbu
1 cup bonito flakes
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin
2 teaspoons sugar
160 g dry soba noodles
1/3 cake kamaboko ( fish cake )
1 green onion
1 lemon , rind only
shichimi togarashi ( blend of seven spices )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
240
Sugar
5g
Fat
2g
Toshikoshi Soba is a Japanese soba noodle dish often eaten on New Year's Eve. It is a way to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year with a hearty and symbolic meal. The dish is made by boiling soba noodles and serving them in a warm broth made from bonito flakes, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. It is then topped with different ingredients like kamaboko (fish cake), chopped green onion, lemon rind, and shichimi togarashi, a blend of seven spices. The dish is great for anyone looking for a filling and nutritious meal on a cold winter evening.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring the water and konbu to a boil over high heat.
2.Remove the konbu and add the bonito flakes, cooking for 2 minutes.
3.Remove from heat and strain the broth through a cheesecloth, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
4.In a separate pot, combine the broth, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.Cook soba noodles according to the instructions on the package until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
6.Divide the soba noodles among 4 bowls and pour the broth over the noodles.
7.Top each bowl with slices of kamaboko, chopped green onion, lemon rind, and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi.

PROS

Toshikoshi Soba is the traditional Japanese dish eaten on New Year’s Eve as it symbolizes longevity and good fortune in the New Year.
The dish is packed with flavors and textures, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

CONS

The dish is high in sodium, so those with high blood pressure should consume it in moderation.
The broth may be too strong in flavor for those who prefer mild flavors.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour, making them gluten-free and high in fiber. They are also a good source of protein and complex carbohydrates, making them a healthier alternative to regular wheat noodles. The added fish cake and green onions provide omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C respectively.

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