Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce
Refreshing chilled Japanese noodles perfect for hot summer days
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the dipping sauceIf making homemade dipping sauce, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and water in a saucepan. Add the kombu and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove the kombu just before boiling. Add bonito flakes, simmer for 1 minute, then strain. Let cool completely in the refrigerator.
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Cook the somen noodlesBring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the somen noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 2-3 minutes. Do not overcook as they become very soft quickly.
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Cool the noodlesDrain the noodles in a colander and immediately rinse under cold running water, gently rubbing the noodles with your hands to remove excess starch. Then place the noodles in a bowl of ice water for 1-2 minutes to chill completely.
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Drain and portionDrain the noodles well and divide them among 4 serving plates or bowls. You can twist them into neat portions using chopsticks or tongs.
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Prepare the garnishesPlace the chopped green onions, grated ginger, shredded daikon, and nori strips in small individual bowls to serve as condiments.
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Serve the dishPour the chilled dipping sauce into individual small cups or bowls. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top of the sauce. Each person can add their preferred garnishes to the dipping sauce and dip the noodles before eating.
Nutritional Information
320
Calories
per serving
10
Protein
g per serving
65
Carbohydrates
g per serving
1.5
Total Fat
g per serving
0.2
Saturated Fat
g per serving
2.5
Fiber
g per serving
9
Sugar
g per serving
1200
Sodium
mg per serving
4
Vitamin C
mg per serving
1.8
Iron
mg per serving
Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce is Also Known As
Hiyashi Somen, Cold Somen, Nagashi Somen, Nyumen or Japanese Cold Noodles
