Squab and Soba Noodle Soup

by Chef David Lee

Ingredients

¼ cup taro root, diced into 1-inch cubes and simmered for 8 to 10 minutes
¼ litre chicken stock
1 tablespoon light soya
3 ounces soba noodles, cooked as per directions
1 whole squab (about 14 ounces)
Chinese five-spice powder
4 thin strips ginger
1 chilli pepper, thinly sliced
4 Thai basil leaves, torn
1 small sprig coriander
1 wedge of lime

Method

Heat olive oil in a medium-sized, season the squab with a pinch of kosher salt and Chinese five-spice mix and sear on all sides for a maximum of one minute per side. Put the squab in the oven at 325 F for 8 minutes, remove and let rest for 5 minutes.

Place cooked soba noodles, taro-root cubes, sliced chilli, basil leaves and coriander in a bowl. Bring chicken stock to a boil, add soya and pour liquid on top of noodles. Remove the squab breast from the bone, slice diagonally into ½-inch pieces and add to soup. Sprinkle the spice mix on top of the dish and squeeze the lime wedge over top. Serves 2 as appetizer.

Chef David Lee

Nota Bene

180 Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 416.977.6400
www.notabenerestaurant.com

Other recipes by David Lee
- January 2010 :: Crisp Quebec Duck Leg, Lentils du Puy and Local Farmers’ Root Vegetables
- January 2009 :: Rabbit Soffritto With Orecchiette Pasta
- January 2008 :: Cumbrae’s Wagyu Beef Brisket And Beef Meatball Hotpot
- January 2007 :: Maritime Fish & Shellfish Cassoulet

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