Buckwheat Noodles And Oriental Style Soup Recipes

BUCKWHEAT NOODLES AND ORIENTAL STYLE SOUP

Steps:

• Noodles.
• Mix the buckwheat & white flour in a large bowl.
• Using one hand and pouring approximately 3/4 of the water into the flour, swirl the flour around mixing it with the water.
• This step should be done quickly.
• Set the remaining water aside.
• Using both hands, pick up chunks of dough, squeeze and drop it back into the bowl.
• Keep doing this until the water and flour are well mixed.
• Your dough should be pliable but not sticky.
• Add remaining water if necessary.
• If you have a mixer, transfer the dough to it and knead for at least 10 minutes or until the dough forms a ball and has a shiny look.
• If you do not have a mixer knead by hand as you would bread dough.
• This may take you 15 minutes or more until the dough forms a ball and has a shiny look.
• Dust a board or surface generously with buckwheat flour -- divide your dough in three and roll each piece out until it is approximately 1/8-inch thick.
• Using a sharp knife cut into 1/4-inch noodles, separate them and hang on a pasta rack or spread out on paper towels.
• Continue doing this until you have cut up all the dough.
• Meanwhile have a large pot of water boiling on the stove, Have the water in a rolling boil and drop in the noodles, cook for 3-5 minutes and immediately drain & rinse with cold water, rinse well & drain.
• Place noodles in a bowl.
• Soup.
• Heat saucepan, add oil, saute the garlic, onions and mushrooms approximately 4 minutes.
• Add stock, soy, wasabi, honey & balsamic vinegar.
• Bring to a boil, add zucchini, peas & peppers.
• Simmer for not more than 5 minutes -- you want the vegetables to remain crisp.
• To serve, place approximately 3/4 cup of noodles (they will be cold) in the bottom of each individual soup bowl and ladle in the soup distributing the vegetables evenly and enjoy.
• For Vegetarian use only the Vegetable broth.

BUCKWHEAT NOODLE AND CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Place the water and lemon slices in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts, cover and simmer until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the liquid and cut into thin strips. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain the noodles, rinse and drain again.
• Place the chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Season with the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Mound the noodles in the center of 4 soup plates. Top with the chicken and sprinkle with scallions. Ladle the broth around the noodles and serve immediately.

JAPANESE SOBA NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• Break the noodles in half and cook them in a large saucepan according to package directions until al dente, then drain. Rinse briefly with cool water.
• Meanwhile, combine the broth, mushrooms, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and ginger in a soup pot. Bring to a rapid simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the scallions, tofu, spinach, and optional bok choy. Cover and cook until the spinach is wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in the noodles. Add about 2 cups water, or enough to give the soup a dense but not overly crowded consistency. Season with pepper and additional soy sauce if needed. Heat through and serve at once.
• Per serving:
• Calories: 196
• Total fat: 3g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 3g
• Carbohydrate: 33g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 511mg

BUCKWHEAT-NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the soba noodles until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt until well combined and smooth. Pour peanut sauce over the noodles. Add pea shoots, mango, and glaze; toss to combine. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and serve immediately.