Japanese Harusame Noodle Soup (Print View)

Delicate glass noodles in savory dashi broth with fresh vegetables, ready in just 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth

01 - 5 cups dashi stock or low-sodium chicken/vegetable broth
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon mirin
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste

→ Noodles

06 - 3.5 ounces harusame Japanese glass noodles or mung bean vermicelli

→ Vegetables & Protein

07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 3.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
09 - 2 ounces baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
10 - 1 spring onion, finely sliced
11 - 3.5 ounces firm tofu, cubed

→ Garnish

12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Extra spring onion, finely sliced

# Method:

01 - Combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the salt.
02 - Add julienned carrots and sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and mushroom flavors infuse the liquid.
03 - Gently add cubed firm tofu to the broth. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to allow the tofu to absorb the savory flavors while maintaining its texture.
04 - Place harusame noodles in a heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and soak for 4 to 5 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly and divide evenly among four serving bowls.
05 - Add chopped spinach or bok choy to the simmering broth. Cook for exactly 1 minute until just wilted but still vibrant. Remove from heat immediately.
06 - Ladle the hot broth with vegetables and tofu over the prepared noodles in each serving bowl. Ensure even distribution of ingredients.
07 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over each bowl. Top with additional finely sliced spring onion. Serve immediately while piping hot for the best texture and flavor experience.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • Its ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The combination of textures from crisp vegetables to silky noodles is incredibly soothing
  • You can customize the protein and vegetables based on whats in your fridge
02 -
  • Overcooking glass noodles turns them into mush, so watch them carefully
  • The broth will continue to salt as it reduces, so taste and adjust at the end
  • Harusame expands when cooked, so dont be alarmed by the small starting portion
03 -
  • Toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes makes an enormous difference in flavor
  • Pre julienne your carrots and slice your mushrooms ahead for weeknight prep in under 5 minutes

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