Looking for a delicious and nutritious meal option for your toddlers? Look no further than Kitsune Soba for toddlers.markdown! This recipe is not only kid-friendly, but also perfect for adults looking for a tasty and easy-to-make dish. Packed with wholesome ingredients like buckwheat noodles, tofu, and a savory broth, this Kitsune Soba recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Try it out today and enjoy a meal that is both satisfying and healthy for your little ones.”

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Kitsune Soba, healthy, low-sodium, kid-friendly
• Calories: 300 per serving
• Protein: 10g
• Carbs: 50g
• Fats: 5g
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 400g soba noodles
• 1 block of firm tofu, diced into small cubes
• 4 cups dashi stock
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Nori seaweed, cut into thin strips (optional)
• Shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice blend) for sprinkling (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare the ingredients:
   • Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
   • Cut the tofu into small cubes, slice the green onions, and cut the nori seaweed into thin strips. Set aside.
2. Cook the soba noodles:
   • Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually around 5-7 minutes. Make sure not to overcook them.
   • Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
3. Make the broth:
   • In a separate pot, bring the dashi stock to a simmer over medium heat.
   • Add the soy sauce and mirin to the stock and stir well.
4. Add the tofu and green onions:
   • Gently add the diced tofu to the simmering broth and let it cook for about 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
   • Add the sliced green onions to the broth and stir to combine.
5. Assemble the kitsune soba:
   • Divide the cooked soba noodles into 4 bowls.
   • Ladle the hot tofu and broth mixture over the noodles.
6. Serve and garnish:
   • Garnish the kitsune soba with nori seaweed strips and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi for some extra flavor.
   • Enjoy your delicious and healthy homemade kitsune soba!

Recommended Sides

• Miso soup
• Edamame

Jokes

• Why did the tofu go to the party? To have a so-ba time!
• How do you know a noodle is an imposter? It’s an impasta!”