Sesame Soba Noodle Soup Recipe
Prep Time:
35 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 14 ounces firm tofu
  • 8 ounces soba noodles
  • 8 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons instant dashi
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 baby bok choy, rinsed and leaves separated
  • 2 scallions, sliced, for topping
Directions
  1. Drain the tofu and place it between several layers of paper towels, or between a thick kitchen towel. Place on a rimmed plate and press down with a heavy object, such as a skillet. Press for 30 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, bring a pot of water to boil.
  3. Add the soba noodles and cook until just barely al dente, about 2 ½ to 3 minutes.
  4. Drain the soba noodles and rinse with warm water to remove the starches.
  5. Divide the soba noodles into bowls.
  6. To make the broth, add 8 cups water and instant dashi to a pot. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Season the broth with soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil.
  8. Dice the drained and pressed tofu into 1-inch squares.
  9. Add the tofu and bok choy to the broth and cook until the bok choy is bright green and soft, about 5 minutes.
  10. Ladle the broth, tofu, and bok choy over the noodles.
  11. Top with scallions to serve.