Shrimp and avocado soba noodles in tomato broth

 

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Shrimp... 12 small

[A]

Garlic (minced)... 1/4 clove

Salt and pepper... A pinch each

Olive oil... 2 teaspoons

[B]

Dashi... 2 cups

Soy sauce... 2.5 tablespoons

Mirin... a little over 1 tablespoon

Avocado, tomato... 1 small each

Vinegar... 2 teaspoons

Chimi pepper... A pinch

Boiled soba noodles... 2 bags

Shredded green shiso leaves... 4 leaves

Directions

❶ Peel and devein the shrimp, wash, drain, and combine with [A]. Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, and fry the shrimp until cooked through.

❷ Add [B] to a pot, bring to a boil, and allow to cool.

❸ Score the avocado, split it, remove the seed, peel it, and slice it into thin half-moon shapes.

❹ Remove the stem from the tomato, dice it, and add it to ②, then add the vinegar and chili pepper and mix.

❺ Boil the soba noodles, rinse them, and drain thoroughly. Transfer to a bowl, top with the avocado, ①, and green shiso leaves, and pour over ④.