Toshikoshi Soba 年越し蕎麦
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
187 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Toshikoshi Soba 年越し蕎麦
Description
The recipe for Toshikoshi Soba 年越し蕎麦 centers on soba noodles cooked in boiling water and topped with a savory broth made from dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin. The broth’s umami depth comes primarily from the dashi, while soy and mirin add saltiness and mild sweetness. The noodles offer a chewy, nutty texture characteristic of buckwheat soba. Tempura prawns add a crisp, golden fried element, and kamaboko slices introduce a mild fish flavor and firm texture. Scallions lend a fresh bite, and optional shichimi togarashi adds a gentle spiciness.
Serving requires placing cooked soba noodles into bowls, topping with the prepared tempura and kamaboko, followed by ladling the hot broth over the noodles to warm the dish. This combination makes for a satisfying meal often enjoyed on New Year's Eve in Japan, symbolizing longevity.
For substitutions, kamaboko can be replaced with cooked chicken, boiled eggs, or tofu depending on availability. The dashi stock may be made from scratch or substituted with instant dashi powder without added MSG. Noodles should be cooked according to package instructions to maintain their texture.
Ingredients
Soup
- 480ml/2cup dashi stock 1
- 30ml/2tbsp soy sauce
- 30ml/2tbsp mirin 2
Soba Noodle
- 180g/6oz soba noodle dry
- 2.6L/11cups water to cook soba noodle
Topping
- 2 prawn 3, for tempura
- 4 lices kamaboko 4, fish cakes
- 1 tbsp scallion finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp shichimi togarashi optional, Japanese seven spices
Instructions
- Combine all soup ingredients into a saucepan over medium - high heat and bring to boil.
- Turn the heat off and set aside.
- Cook Soba noodle. Boil water in a large pot.
- Add soba noodle and stir with chopsticks.
- Cook for 4 minutes. *5
- Drain the water and place the noodle into two separate noodle bowls.
- Top with tempura prawn, kamaboko fish cakes, and scallion.
- Pour the soup over the noodle and sprinkle Shichimi togarashi chilli powder as you like.
Notes
- Dashi stock can be homemade or substituted with 1 teaspoon no MSG dashi powder per 480ml water.
- If mirin is unavailable, replace with 2 tablespoons dry sherry plus 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Tempura prawns add a crunchy texture; recipes for making them are available separately.
- Kamaboko fish cakes are optional and can be substituted with chicken, boiled eggs, or tofu.
- Cook soba noodles according to package or recipe directions for best texture.
- Nutritional facts are calculated per serving including one tempura prawn.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 942mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 104IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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