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Soba and Maitake Mushrooms in Soy Broth

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Hirsheimer & Hamilton

This soup is trendy ramen’s healthier sibling: The buckwheat in soba is nutritious and a good source of fiber (in a flavorful maitake mushroom soy broth, too).

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

2

garlic cloves, peeled, crushed

1

1” piece peeled ginger, thinly sliced

½

cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

¼

cup dried wakame (optional)

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

½

pound maitake mushrooms, torn into large pieces

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

8

ounces soba (Japanese-style noodles)

4

baby turnips or radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced

4

large egg yolks

4

scallions, thinly sliced

1

tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring garlic, ginger, and 4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add soy sauce and wakame, if using. Set broth aside.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10–12 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, cook soba in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain. Return reserved broth to a simmer.

    Step 4

    Divide soba and broth among bowls; top with mushrooms, turnips, and egg yolks. Add scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 390 Fat (g) 14 Saturated Fat (g) 2.5 Cholesterol (mg) 205 Carbohydrates (g) 48 Dietary Fiber (g) 4 Total Sugars (g) 5 Protein (g) 15 Sodium (mg) 870