Crispy Serenity Tempura Soba Noodle Soup
Savor the delicate harmony of crunchy tempura and comforting soba noodles in a flavorful, soul-soothing broth. This Japanese-inspired soup combines crispy tempura with tender vegetables and slurpable soba noodles, all immersed in a deeply satisfying soy-based broth. Each spoonful offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors, creating a serene dining experience that will leave you longing for more.
ingredients
- 12 large shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ice-cold water
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 8 ounces soba noodles
- 5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Nori seaweed, for garnish
- White sesame seeds, for garnish
steps
- 1.
In a deep pot, heat vegetable or chicken broth over medium heat. Add soy sauce, mirin, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Allow the broth to gently simmer.
- 2.
In a large bowl, combine flour and ice-cold water to make a tempura batter. Dip the shrimp and any desired vegetables into the batter, shaking off any excess. Deep fry in vegetable oil until golden and crispy. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 3.
Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Rinse under cold water, drain, and set aside.
- 4.
In the simmering broth, add sliced shiitake mushrooms and baby spinach leaves. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and the spinach wilts.
- 5.
Divide soba noodles evenly among four bowls. Ladle the hot broth with mushrooms and spinach over the noodles.
- 6.
Top each bowl with crispy tempura shrimp and vegetables. Garnish with sliced green onions, nori seaweed, and a sprinkle of white sesame seeds.
- 7.
Serve immediately and enjoy the serene and satisfying flavors of this crispy tempura soba noodle soup.
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