Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds boned chicken breast, skin removed
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons sake
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
- 6 to 8 scallions, ends trimmed
- ¾ pound dried soba noodles
- 4 cups dashi (see Step 1 in recipe above)
- ¼ cup mirin (sweetened rice wine)
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
409 calories; 10 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 32 grams protein; 62 milligrams cholesterol; 1486 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 servings
Preparation
- Using a sharp knife, remove any fat or gristle from the chicken. Cut along the length into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. Cut crosswise into pieces about 1/2 inch long. Place the pieces in a bowl, and add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce plus the sake and the ginger root. Toss lightly to coat, and set aside.
- Cut the scallions on the diagonal into 1/2-inch lengths and set aside, reserving the green sections from 4 scallions. Finely mince the green sections, and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 3 quarts of water for the noodles. Scatter the noodles over the surface. Once the water reaches a boil, cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until just tender. Drain the noodles in a colander, and rinse under cold running water to remove the starch. Drain again, and divide noodles among six large soup bowls.
- In another pot, combine the dashi, mirin and remainder of the soy sauce, and heat to a gentle boil. Add the chicken pieces, and cook about 5 to 7 minutes, until the chicken is tender. Skim off any impurities from the top. Add the scallion sections, and continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Apportion the mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with the minced scallion greens, and serve immediately.
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