Name: Soba Recipe (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
Yield: 2 people
Ingredients: 2 rolls soba noodles; 8 pieces sliced Naruto or Japanese fishcakes; 1 scallion, cut on the bias; 1 bunch spinach, lightly boiled, squeezed dry of water, and cut into 2-inch length; 1 box buna shimeji mushrooms, lightly boiled and set aside; 4 1/2 Cups water; 1/4 Cup loosely packed kezurikatsuo, shaved bonito; 3 pieces dried dashi kombu; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin; 2 teaspoons sugar; salt to taste