Zaru Soba (Vegan)

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Ingredients

2 bundles soba noodles (200g)
2 tbsp sake (32ml)
1/3 cup mirin (80ml)
4 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 x 2 inch piece kombu
3 pieces shiitake mushroom, rehydrated (keep soaking liquid)
1 tbsp shiitake mushroom soaking water
1/2 tsp kombu dashi powder
Condiments: scallion, daikon, togarashi, sesame, nori, tenkasu, yuzu pepper, japanese pickles, ginger & wasabi

1
Over medium high heat, add the sake to a pot and bring to a boil. Allow alcohol to cook off for 20-30 seconds. Add the mirin, soy sauce, shiitake soaking water, kombu dashi granules, kombu and shiitake. Bring to a boil again and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.
2
Cook soba noodles following directions on the package. Drain the noodles, reserving the liquid (save for drinking later). Rinse the soba noodles VERY well with cold water (about 3-5 times). The water should run clear. Drain and set aside.
3
Prepare all of your condiments and plate them on the side. Prepare the dipping sauce by combining 3-4 tbsp of the tsuyu and 1/4 cup of ice cold water. Taste and adjust amount of tsuyu to your liking. Plate the soba noodles.
4
Serve and enjoy!