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Japanese-style soba noodles in ginger miso soup with shiitake mushrooms, pak choi and leftover roast chicken |
Leftover roast chicken and noodles in ginger miso soup
When I was growing up, my mother would make noodle soups all the time. With four kids in the house, it was the perfect way for her to prepare a quick, easy meal and to use up whatever was available in the fridge. Small quantities of a variety of vegetables like pak choi or choy sum would be thrown into steaming hot broth, along with any leftover meat that was available at the time. When I eventually left home and had to fend for myself, this was a dish that featured prominently in my weekly meal plan. With my limited cooking skills, it was a fast, healthy hot meal that well and truly satisfied.