1. Prepare noodles as shown in basic recipe.
2. Keep hot in a strainer placed over hot water, till required.
3. Sprinkle a little salt on radish, keep aside for 5 minutes.
4. Press out all juice, keep aside till required.
5. Heat brown sugar in a small pan.
6. Stir gently and melt completely.
7. Add water, stir till it starts boiling.
8. Allow sugar and water to blend to a golden solution.
9. Take off fire, allow to cool a little.
10. Dissolve miso paste in 1/4 cup dashi.
11. Strain into remaining dashi.
12. Mix dashi, sugar, prepared sugar solution, soya sauce and salt in a deep vessel.
13. Heat till it becomes very hot, but need not bring to a boil.

Before serving:

1. Remove noodles into a serving dish.
2. Mix in tenderized radish, leeks.
3. Put in 4 individual helpings in bowl.
4. Pour hot broth over them.
5. Garnish with grated tofu.
6. Serve hot in individual bowls.

Making time: 30 minutes
Makes: 4 servings
Shelflife: 1 day, before assembling
Best fresh, after assembling