Name: Chilled Tomato Somen Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 serving Somen Noodles; 1 Tomato; ½ tsp Grated Garlic; 1 Tbsp Mentsuyu; ½ Tbsp Olive Oil

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Beat the heat with this easy and delicious tomato somen noodles! Chilled juicy tomatoes and thin somen noodles make the perfect refreshing summer combo!

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Tomato chilled noodles served on a plate.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this cold noodle recipe:

Tomatoes: Use fresh, ripe, and juicy tomatoes.
Somen Noodles: These thin Japanese noodles are available at most Japanese grocery stores. If you can’t find them, feel free to substitute with other thin noodles.
Mentsuyu: A savory Japanese noodle soup base. I use store-bought mentsuyu for convenience, but you can also make it from scratch—check out this mentsuyu recipe.
Olive Oil: Adds a rich, smooth flavor that pairs well with the tomato and garlic.
Grated Garlic: I use store-bought grated garlic to save time, but you can also grate fresh garlic if you prefer.

Somen Noodles

Somen noodles are skinny, white Japanese noodles made from wheat flour. They are often served cold, especially during the hot summer months. Due to their long, thin shape, somen noodles are also a traditional gift in Japan. They symbolize a wish for long-lasting relationships.

How To Make Tomato Somen Noodles: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

How to make chilled noodles with tomato.

Step 1

Boil somen noodles for 1-2 minutes, then drain well.

Step 2

Chop the tomato into small pieces.

Step 3

Mix with grated garlic, mentsuyu, and olive oil.

Step 4

Place the noodles in a serving bowl and top with the tomato mixture.

Top with chopped green vegetables, such as scallions or lettuce, for a fresh garnish. Enjoy your refreshing cold noodles with tomatoes!

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