Buckwheat soba noodles with broccolini and shitakes

• Produce

  • 1 4 pound shitake mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 bunch Broccolini

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Bonito flakes, packed
  • 3/4 cup Mirin
  • 3/4 cup Soy sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 14 oz Buckwheat soba noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Black sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tsp Olive oil
  • 1 Sesame oil

• Other

  • 1 2x4 inch piece of kombu

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Description

Ingredients

• for the mentsuyu:
• ¾ cup mirin
• ¾ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 2x4 inch piece of kombu
• 1 cup packed bonito flakes
• For the noodles:
• 14 oz. buckwheat soba noodles
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ¼ pound shitake mushrooms, trimmed and cut into ¼-inch slices
• 1 bunch of broccolini, trimmed and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
• sesame oil for serving

Directions

• For the mentsuyu:
• Add 4 cups of water to a medium saucepan. Add the kombu to the pan and let sit for 20-30 minutes until the seaweed has softened.
• Add the soy sauce, mirin, and sugar to the water and kombu, and place over medium heat.
• Just before it comes to a boil add the bonito flakes and boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes. Pass the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and the broth is ready to use.
• For the noodles:
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the soba noodles according to package directions, be careful not to overcook. Drain the noodles and run cold water over them until completely cool.
• Heat the tablespoon of olive oil in a medium skillet and add the shitakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms have softened and started to brown slightly. Add the broccolini to the pan, add a tablespoon of water, cover and cook for 2 minutes until the broccolini is bright green and tender but still has some bite. Add soba to the pan, 1 cup of the mentsuyu and cook until just heated through. Taste and add more broth or water as desired. Serve topped with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.