Somen Noodle Soup

Steps

1. 1
   Prepare the dashi broth by steeping dashi packets in hot water according to package instructions, or use pre-made dashi.
2. 2
   Combine the dashi in a pot with soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt to create the broth.
3. 3
   Cut the bok choy, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4
   Crack the eggs into a bowl and lightly beat them until combined.
5. 5
   Bring the broth to a boil and add the vegetables and mushrooms.
6. 6
   Once the vegetables are partially cooked, add the fish cake slices.
7. 7
   In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the dried somen noodles according to package directions until tender.
8. 8
   Drain the cooked somen noodles and place them into serving bowls.
9. 9
   Slowly pour the beaten egg into the simmering broth in a thin stream while stirring gently to create egg ribbons.
10. 10
    Pour the hot broth, vegetables, and fish cake over the somen noodles in the serving bowls.
11. 11
    Garnish with sliced green onion, mitsuba, and toasted sesame seeds.
12. 12
    Serve immediately and enjoy the hot somen noodle soup.