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Pachinko Parlor Noodle Bowl

Name: Pachinko Parlor Noodle Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz soba noodles; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 cup baby spinach; Soy sauce to taste; Sesame seeds for garnish

This noodle bowl reflects the bustling environment of the pachinko parlors where many characters find themselves intertwined with the complexities of their lives.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

8 oz soba noodles
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup baby spinach
Soy sauce to taste
Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1
Cook soba noodles according to package instructions.
2
In a pot, bring broth to a simmer.
3
Add mushrooms and spinach, cooking until tender.
4
Stir in noodles and season with soy sauce.
5
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds.

Serve this main while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!