Natto Soba

1. 1

   Prepare an ice bath and bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Cook the noodles by placing them in a metal strainer and submerging them in the boiling water.

3. 3

   Cook for 1 minute if youre using fresh noodles, or 4 to 5 minutes for dried.

4. 4

   Rinse the noodles under cold running water until the water runs clear, then submerge them in the ice bath until cold.

5. 5

   Drain well.

6. 6

   Divide the noodles among 4 bowls, and then arrange small mounds of natto, nori, scallions, and katsuobushi over the noodles, lining up the garnishes in a circle.

7. 7

   Carefully cut the top off each quail egg using a knife and pour the egg into the center of the garnishes.

8. 8

   Serve the cold broth in small cups on the side.

9. 9

   To eat, pour the broth over the noodles and mix all the ingredients with chopsticks until the egg is well incorporated.

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