Soba Bowl with Shitake Dashi Greens

Recipe by Vedge Chef, Rich Landau

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian, Vegetarian, Japanese, vegetarian

Servings 4

1 pound of greens, stems removed and large leaves chopped try brocccoli and kale together
4 bundles of dried soba or udon noodles
4 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 TBSP chopped scallions
2 tsp sesame seeds
1/2 sheet nori - cut into 1/8-inch wide strips with scissors

Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil over high heat.
Blanch the greens for about 2 minutes.
Use tongs to transfer the greens to a plate.
Leave water boiling.
Cook the noodles in the same boiling water according to the package instructions. (typically 4-6 minutes for al dente)
In large pot bring the Shitake Dashi to a simmer.
Meanwhile divide the sesame oil between 4 serving bowls and portion the greens in each bowl on top of the oil.
Drain the noodles and portion them directly into the serving bowls.
Ladle the Shitake Dashi over the noodles and garnish the sesame seeds, scallions, and nori.
Serve immediately.

Keyword Japanese, Vegan, Vegetarian