Natto Soba

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare an ice bath and bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
2. 2
   Cook the noodles by placing them in a metal strainer and submerging them in the boiling water.
3. 3
   Cook for 1 minute if youre using fresh noodles, or 4 to 5 minutes for dried.
4. 4
   Rinse the noodles under cold running water until the water runs clear, then submerge them in the ice bath until cold.
5. 5
   Drain well.
6. 6
   Divide the noodles among 4 bowls, and then arrange small mounds of natto, nori, scallions, and katsuobushi over the noodles, lining up the garnishes in a circle.
7. 7
   Carefully cut the top off each quail egg using a knife and pour the egg into the center of the garnishes.
8. 8
   Serve the cold broth in small cups on the side.
9. 9
   To eat, pour the broth over the noodles and mix all the ingredients with chopsticks until the egg is well incorporated.