Tofu and Udon noodle soup

Serves 6-8


Ingredients:

¾ cup (120g) dashi granules
2 tbsp mirin
2 tbsp red miso paste
500g dried udon noodles
250g firm tofu, cut into 1cm cubes
6 spring onions, diagonally sliced


Method:

1. Combine the dashi granules, mirin, miso paste and 1.5 litres of water in a pan. Stir and bring to the boil over high heat, then reduce the heat immediately and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
2. Cook the noodles in rapidly boiling water until tender, then rinse quickly under running water and drain well.
3. Divide the noodles, tofu and spring onion between the serving bowls. Pour over the hot stock and serve immediately.