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Japanese Glass Noodle Soup

Warm Up with Comforting Japanese Glass Noodle Soup Recipe

This Japanese Glass Noodle Soup is a comforting bowl of delicate noodles in savory umami broth, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 100 g Glass Noodles Rice noodles can be a substitute.
  • 4 cups Water For dissolving dashi powder.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Dashi Instant dashi powder for quick preparation.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin Mix sugar and water if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Skip if necessary but adds flavor.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sauté lightly for enhanced flavor.
  • 2 cups Spinach Can substitute with bok choy or kale.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Use both green and white parts.
For Protein (optional)
  • 1 cup Tofu Use firm tofu for easy handling.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cooked Chicken Perfect for meat lovers.
  • 1 cup Shrimp Cooked shrimp adds delicate flavor.

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Cooking Spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dashi Broth by dissolving the dashi powder in 4 cups of water over medium heat, simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil to the broth; simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a separate pot, boil water and cook glass noodles for 4-6 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Add mushrooms and spinach to the broth, simmer for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Combine cooked glass noodles with the broth and vegetables, stirring for 2 minutes.
  6. If adding protein, incorporate it now and warm through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Serve and garnish with chopped green onions and extra veggies as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the broth’s consistency by adding more water for a lighter soup; use seasonal vegetables for freshness.

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