Soba and Maitake Mushrooms in Soy Broth

A warming Japanese-inspired noodle soup featuring buckwheat soba noodles and golden-crisp maitake mushrooms in a fragrant soy-ginger broth, topped with fresh vegetables and a rich egg yolk.

4 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
  • 1 piece peeled ginger, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup dried wakame
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ pound maitake mushrooms
  • to taste Kosher salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces soba noodles
  • 4 whole baby turnips or radishes
  • 4 whole large egg yolks
  • 4 whole scallions
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring garlic, ginger, and 4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add soy sauce and wakame, if using. Set broth aside.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a large plate.

    12 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, cook soba in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente; drain. Return reserved broth to a simmer.

    8 min

  4. 4.

    Divide soba and broth among bowls; top with mushrooms, turnips, and egg yolks. Add scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    5 min