Chicken Nanban Soba
A comforting bowl of soba noodles in a savory dark broth, topped with tender chicken pieces and a fresh shiso leaf, with a side of red chili flakes for heat.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 30g
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Ingredients
- 200 g soba noodles
- 250 g chicken thigh
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 4 cups dashi stock
- 2 leaves shiso leaf
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Cook soba noodles in boiling water until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2
Season chicken thighs with salt and pan-sear in oil until golden and cooked through.
- 3
Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 4
Combine dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and water in a pot and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Divide noodles into bowls, pour hot broth over them, and top with chicken slices.
- 6
Garnish with shredded shiso leaf and serve with chili flakes on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- pot
- pan
- colander
- knife
- cutting board
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