Soba With ChickenJU And Green Onions Recipe

Name: Soba With ChickenJU And Green Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 scallions; 4 quarts water; 1 pound soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles); 4 cups dashi made by dissolving 1 teaspoon instant dashi in 4 cups simmering water, or use 4 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine); Salt to taste; 1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast, cut in 3/4-inch squares; Ground sansho pepper or a mixture of cayenne and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

6 to 8 scallions
4 quarts water
1 pound soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
4 cups dashi made by dissolving 1 teaspoon instant dashi in 4 cups simmering water, or use 4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine)
Salt to taste
1 pound boned, skinned chicken breast, cut in 3/4-inch squares
Ground sansho pepper or a mixture of cayenne and black pepper to taste

1
Trim roots and outside leaves from scallions, halve or quarter them lengthwise, then cut them in 2-inch lengths.
2
Set aside.
3
Bring the water to a boil and add noodles and boil until they are just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
4
Drain and rinse them well under cold running water to remove surface starch.
5
In a separate saucepan, heat the dashi or stock to a simmer.
6
Add soy sauces, sugar, rice wine and salt.
7
Simmer 5 minutes.
8
Add chicken pieces and simmer about 10 minutes, skimming off any foam.
9
Add scallions and cook 1 minute longer.
10
Reheat noodles by placing them in a sieve and immersing them in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute.
11
Drain and divide the noodles among four deep bowls.
12
Reheat broth and ladle it with the chicken and scallions over the noodles.
13
Serve at once with pepper on the side.

605

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 to 8 scallions, 4 quarts water, 1 pound soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles), 4 cups dashi made by dissolving 1 teaspoon instant dashi in 4 cups simmering water, or use 4 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Soba With ChickenJU And Green Onions 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Soba With ChickenJU And Green Onions

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