Kake Soba with Hon Tsuyu Broth

Step 1

Pour sake into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Step 2

Allow the alcohol evaporate for a few seconds.

Step 3

Add the mirin and the soy sauce. Stir.

Step 4

Add the kombu and katsuobushi. Stir again ensuring that all of the katsuobushi has been immersed.

Step 5

Bring it to a boil and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from heat; set aside and let it cool.

Step 7

While the broth cools a bit, prep your garnishes of choice and set aside.

Step 8

Once the mentsuyu is cooled, pass the mixture through a fine sieve or strainer. Press on the katsuobushi with a spatula or large spoon to get as much liquid out of it as you can.

Step 9

Pour 3/4 cup of the mentsuyu into a medium sized pot.

Step 10

Add 3 cups of water and bring to a simmer.

Step 11

In the meantime, cook your soba noodles as directed on the package.

Step 12

Once the soba noodles are ready, give them a rinse and place them in bowls.

Step 13

Carefully pour the hot broth over the the noodles.

Step 14

Add your selected garnishes.

Step 15

Enjoy :)