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Piri Kara Soba

By Atsuko Ikeda

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Spicy miso soba noodle soup with ginger teriyaki tofu in a bowl with chopsticks.
Photo by Yuki Sugiura

Piri kara soba is healthful and quick to prepare, plus, it's full of punchy flavors. It's the perfect no-fuss meal for hungry people. Japanese cuisine tends to be mild on the whole, but this dish has a real kick to it. The earthiness of the soba noodles mixed with the chile will lift your spirits and boost your energy on a cold day.

This recipe was excerpted from 'Atsuko's Japanese Kitchen' by Atsuko Ikeda. Buy the full book on Amazon. Get more of our favorite Japanese soup recipes →

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