Japanese Harusame Noodle Soup (Printable Version)
Delicate glass noodles simmered with vegetables in a savory Japanese broth. A light, wholesome bowl ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Broth
01 - 5 cups dashi stock or low-sodium chicken/vegetable broth
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon mirin
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
→ Noodles
06 - 3.5 ounces harusame Japanese glass noodles or mung bean vermicelli
→ Vegetables & Protein
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 3.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
09 - 2 ounces baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
10 - 1 spring onion, finely sliced
11 - 3.5 ounces firm tofu, cubed
→ Garnish
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Extra spring onion, finely sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large saucepan, combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve seasonings.
02 - Add the julienned carrots and sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and mushrooms become fragrant.
03 - Gently add cubed tofu to the broth and simmer for another 2 minutes. Avoid vigorous stirring to prevent tofu from breaking apart.
04 - Place harusame noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 4 to 5 minutes until tender but still slightly al dente. Drain thoroughly and divide evenly among four serving bowls.
05 - Add spinach or bok choy to the simmering broth and cook for 1 minute until just wilted. Remove from heat immediately to preserve texture and color.
06 - Ladle the hot broth with vegetables and tofu over the noodles in each bowl. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and additional sliced spring onion. Serve immediately while steaming hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The broth comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Those delicate glass noodles feel so luxurious sliding down your throat
- You can use whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Harusame noodles expand dramatically so do not be alarmed by how small they look in the package
- The broth tastes completely different once the sesame oil hits it so do not skip this final flourish
03 -
- Cut your vegetables into uniform thin pieces so they cook evenly and look elegant in the bowl
- Wait to garnish until right before serving or those sesame seeds will lose their crunch