Salmon Soba Noodles With Ponzu-Scallion Sauce

Step 1

In a large pot, combine cabbage, dashi powder and 8 cups of water, and bring to boil over high heat. Partially cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and flavors have melded, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a separate pot of water to a boil and cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and run under cool water to remove excess starch and to stop the cooking. Drain well and divide soba among 4 bowls.

Step 3

Once cabbage is tender, add tofu and bring broth back to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and arrange salmon slices on top so that they’re slightly overlapping and just covered by the broth. Cover and cook until salmon is just opaque throughout, 1½ to 2 minutes. (The fish will continue to cook off the heat.)

Step 4

Divide broth and salmon among the 4 bowls. Top each serving with some of the grated daikon.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix scallions with ponzu, oil and ginger, and spoon over the fish and broth. Serve warm with any remaining ponzu-scallion sauce on the side.