Light and Refreshing Soba with Natto, Pickled Plum and Bonito Flakes Recipe

Name: Light and Refreshing Soba with Natto, Pickled Plum and Bonito Flakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 for 2 servings Soba noodles; 2 Egg yolks; 500 ml Mentsuyu (diluted); 2 packs Natto; 1 for 2 servings Natto sauce and Japanese mustard that accompanies the natto; 1 Cucumber; 4 Okra; 1/2 Japanese leek; 2 Umeboshi (or tubed); 1 packet Bonito flakes; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tiny bit (to taste) Soy sauce

Servings: persons

1 for 2 servings Soba noodles
2 Egg yolks
500 ml Mentsuyu (diluted)
2 packs Natto
1 for 2 servings Natto sauce and Japanese mustard that accompanies the natto
1 Cucumber
4 Okra
1/2 Japanese leek
2 Umeboshi (or tubed)
1 packet Bonito flakes
1 tsp Sesame oil
1 tiny bit (to taste) Soy sauce

1
Blanch the okra for about 1 minute, and soak in cold water.
2
Slice into thin rounds.
3
Julienne the cucumber, and finely chop the Japanese leek.
4
Put the natto, sauce and Japanese mustard in a bowl, and mix.
5
Add all the ingredients, and mix well.
6
Boil the soba noodles, refresh in cold water, and drain really well.
7
Serve the noodles in a bowl, add the cucumber on top.
8
Then add the natto from Step 3 on top.
9
Swirl in the mentsuyu around the edge of the bowl, add the egg yolk on top, and it's done.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 for 2 servings Soba noodles, 2 Egg yolks, 500 ml Mentsuyu (diluted), 2 packs Natto, and more.

Yes, Light and Refreshing Soba with Natto, Pickled Plum and Bonito Flakes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Light and Refreshing Soba with Natto, Pickled Plum and Bonito Flakes

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