Soba Noodles in Bonito Broth

• 5 Inch piece Konbu (kelp)
• 3 c Water
• 1 oz Bonito flakes
• 2 tb Soy sauce, preferably Kikkoman
• 1 1/2 tb Mirin
• 1 tb Sugar, white
• 4 oz Soba noodles, cooked
• 3 Mushrooms, shitake, sliced
• 1 Onion, green, sliced
• Chicken, cooked, strips opt
• Nori pieces opt

Instructions

1. 1

   Wipe kelp w damp cloth, cover in water in medium sized saucepan and bring to boil.

2. 2

   Remove kelp and immediately add bonito flakes.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium; boil 3 minutes, stirring w wooden spoon.

4. 4

   Reduce heat to low; stir in soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.

5. 5

   Cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Pour finished broth through strainer.

7. 7

   Add cooked soba noodles to hot broth, along w mushrooms and green onion and optional ingredients.

8. 8

   Serve immediately.