Crispy Shrimp Tempura Soba
Tender soba noodles in a savory dashi broth, topped with golden crispy shrimp tempura. A restaurant-quality Japanese dinner ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 26g
Ingredients
- 7 oz soba noodles
- 10 oz shrimp, peeled and patted dry
- 2 cups dashi broth (or instant dashi + water)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp mirin
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp scallions and nori (seaweed), sliced or shredded
Instructions
- 1
Bring dashi broth to a simmer in a large pot. Whisk in soy sauce and mirin. Keep hot over low heat.
- 2
Boil soba noodles in salted water until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Toss shrimp with flour and a pinch of salt. Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers.
- 4
Pan-fry shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Divide cooked soba between two bowls. Pour hot broth over the noodles, dividing evenly.
- 6
Top each bowl with crispy shrimp, scallions, and nori. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- medium skillet
- whisk
- tongs
- two bowls
- paper towels
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