Soba Noodles With Shiitakes And Broccoli Recipes

SOBA NOODLES WITH SHIITAKES, BROCCOLI AND TOFU

Steps:

• Combine stock, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, sugar and salt to taste in a small bowl. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Combine garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes or minced chile in another bowl.
• Bring a large saucepan or pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste and baby broccoli. As soon as water comes back to a boil (about 1 minute), use a skimmer to remove broccoli and transfer it to a bowl of cold water. Drain in a colander, then on paper towels. Cut stems away from florets and slice about 1/2 inch thick. Bring water back to a boil and cook soba. Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
• Place all ingredients within reach of your wok. Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added. Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add tofu. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until it begins to color, and remove to a plate. Add remaining oil and garlic, ginger and chile. Stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds and add mushrooms. Stir-fry for 1 minute and add broccoli and the light parts of the scallions. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add the noodles, tofu and the stock mixture. Reduce heat to medium and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add cilantro and the dark green part of the scallions, stir-fry another 30 seconds to a minute, until well combined, and serve.

SOBA NOODLES WITH SHIITAKES AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the shiitakes and discard. (Though edible, the stems are usually tough.) Slice the mushrooms lengthwise into 3/4-inch pieces. Cut off the broccoli stems, then peel and slice them thinly. Break up the clusters of broccoli florets into small pieces.
• In a large pot, bring four quarts of water to a boil. Add the soba noodles and cook for three to four minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.
• Pour one-eighth cup of oil into a wok or large skillet, add half the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli stems and stir-fry for one to two minutes, then add the florets and cook for one minute more. Pour in one-half cup of water or beef stock, cover and cook over medium-high heat until the broccoli is tender but crisp, about three to four minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• Pour one-eighth cup of oil into the skillet and turn the heat up to high. Add the remaining garlic and ginger and all the shiitakes. Stir-fry for about five minutes, then add the sherry. Once the sherry evaporates, add the beef stock, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and return the broccoli mixture and noodles to the skillet, gently tossing them with the other ingredients until they are hot. Sprinkle with scallions. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SOBA NOODLES WITH TOFU, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the broccoli to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Remove to the ice water. Allow to cool, then drain and dry on paper towels. Cover the pot of water and keep hot.
• Heat a wide, heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the oil. When it is rippling hot, add the mushrooms and sear for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Turn the heat to medium, add the garlic, ginger, scallions, and red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Remove from the heat and transfer the contents of the pan to a bowl.
• Return the pan to medium-high heat and heat the remaining tablespoon of oil until rippling. Add the tofu and sear on both sides until it begins to color, about 1 minute per side. Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce and stir together. Return the mushroom mixture and the broccoli to the pan. Add the stock and soy sauce, bring to a simmer and turn the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for a minute or two, until the broccoli is crisp-tender, then turn off the heat.
• Meanwhile, bring the pot of water back to a boil and add the pasta. Cook soba or udon noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes. Cook softened rice noodles for 1 minute. Drain and toss with the mushrooms and the broccoli. Heat through, add the cilantro and sesame oil, toss together, and serve.

BROCCOLI AND SOBA NOODLES

Steps:

• bring 3 quarts water to a boil.
• and add noodles cook for 10 minutes until al dente.
• When noodles are done drain and rinse with warm water and drain again.
• warm oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat.
• mix together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and vinegar.
• Whisk until smooth.
• add garlic and sautee until golden brown.
• add in broccoli, water, and carrots.
• Cover and cook for 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender, but still bright green.
• stir in the soy sauce mixture and cook for 3 minutes until liquid thickens and then reduce heat to low.
• add the cooked and rinsed noodles to the veggies and stir to coat.

SOBA NOODLES IN BROTH WITH SPINACH AND SHIITAKES

Steps:

• Place the kombu and shiitakes in a large bowl, and cover with 4 1/2 cups hot water. Soak for 30 minutes. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain. Squeeze the mushrooms over the strainer, then rinse. Remove the mushroom stems and discard. Slice the caps thinly.
• Meanwhile, cook the soba noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add the soba. As the water comes back to a boil, add 1/2 cup of cold water to prevent it from boiling over. Allow to come back to a boil again, and add another 1/2 cup of cold water. Check for doneness, and if necessary bring back to a boil one more time and add another 1/2 cup of cold water. The soba should be tender all the way through but al dente -- slightly firm to the bite. Transfer immediately to the ice water, and allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain.
• Bring the water back to a boil, salt generously and add the spinach. Blanch for one minute, and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain, squeeze out excess liquid, and cut the squeezed bundle of spinach into four pieces.
• Divide the noodles, spinach, mushrooms and green onions among four large soup bowls. In a saucepan, combine the soaking water from the kombu and mushrooms, the sake, mirin and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour over the ingredients in the soup bowls, and serve at once.