Okinawan Soba Noodles With Pork

Okinawan Soba Noodles with Pork is a traditional dish from Okinawan cuisine that combines the unique flavors of the region with tender pork and delicious soba noodles.

Okinawan Soba Noodles With Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Okinawan soba noodles
  • 4 cups dashi stock
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pickled ginger
  • 4 eggs, soft-boiled

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring the dashi stock to a simmer and add the soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the pork slices and simmer for 15 minutes until the pork is tender.
  3. Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Divide the soba noodles among 4 bowls and ladle the pork and broth over the noodles.
  5. Garnish with green onions, pickled ginger, and a soft-boiled egg.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
40g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Pot Bowls Ladle

Tools

Stove Strainer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Okinawan Soba Noodles with Pork with a side of pickled vegetables and a cold glass of jasmine tea.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of flavor, sprinkle some chili flakes or shichimi togarashi on top before serving.

Cost

$20