Steamed Pumpkin with Soba Noodles

40 min
- Preparation 15 min
- Resting 25 min

Recipe for Vitalis Aroma Round Steamer

Ingredients

4 People

For the Broth: 
2 Green onions, roughly chopped 
1 cups Sliced ginger 
1 Turmeric, sliced
4 Garlic
400 ml Vegetable broth 
400 ml Water 
3 tsp. Salt 
1 tsp. Ground black pepper 
1 Shallot, chopped 
1 tsp. Sesame oil 
For the Steamed Pumpkin: 
1 Hokkaido pumpkin, cut into 8 wedges 
For the Air-Fried Pumpkin Seeds: 
grains From the pumpkin 
Salt, to taste 
For Serving: 
400 g Soba noodles, cooked according to package instructions 
400 g Silken tofu, cubed 
Fresh coriander, chopped 
Fresh mint leaves 
Roasted peanuts, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

For the Broth:  In a large pot, add green onions, ginger, turmeric, garlic, vegetable broth, and water.  Season with salt, black pepper, and chopped shallot.  Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and cook for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.  Stir in sesame oil at the end for added depth. 

For the Broth: 

Green onions, roughly chopped 

cups Sliced ginger 

Turmeric, sliced

Garlic

ml Vegetable broth 

ml Water 

tsp. Salt 

tsp. Ground black pepper 

Shallot, chopped 

Step 2

For the Steamed Pumpkin:  Place pumpkin wedges in a steamer over boiling water and steam for about 10-15 minutes, until tender but firm.  Set aside for plating. 

For the Steamed Pumpkin: 

Hokkaido pumpkin, cut into 8 wedges 

Step 3

For the Pumpkin Seeds:  Preheat the Multi Taste Hot Air Fryer to 180°C (350°F).  Toss the cleaned pumpkin seeds with a pinch of salt.  Spread the seeds in the air fryer basket in a single layer.  Air fry for 6-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy. 

For the Air-Fried Pumpkin Seeds: 

grains From the pumpkin 

Salt, to taste 

Step 4

For Serving:  Divide the cooked soba noodles among four bowls.  Pour the warm broth over the noodles.  Top each bowl with steamed pumpkin wedges, silken tofu, fresh coriander, mint, roasted peanuts, and a sprinkle of air-fried pumpkin seeds. 

For Serving: 

g Soba noodles, cooked according to package instructions 

g Silken tofu, cubed 

Fresh coriander, chopped 

Fresh mint leaves 

Roasted peanuts, chopped

Step 5

Enjoy this warm, nourishing pumpkin and soba noodle bowl!