Hot Soba

Directions

1. 1
   To make the broth, combine the dashi, soy sauce, and mirin in a stockpot over high heat and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Decrease the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the enoki, cover, and turn off the heat.
4. 4
   Keep warm until ready to serve.
5. 5
   To assemble the dish, prepare an ice bath and place a large pot of salted water over high heat.
6. 6
   When the water comes to a boil, add the pea pods and cook for 1 minute.
7. 7
   Remove the pea pods and submerge in the ice water.
8. 8
   Drain.
9. 9
   Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil.
10. 10
    Add the soba noodles, stirring with a fork or chopsticks to make sure the noodles dont stick together.
11. 11
    Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through but al dente.
12. 12
    Drain.
13. 13
    To serve, divide the noodles among 4 bowls.
14. 14
    Top each with 1 1/4 cups broth, one-fourth of the enoki mushrooms, scallions, pea pods, and mitsuba leaves, and a pinch each of ichimi togarashi and salt.