10-Minute Cold Somen Noodles
In this easy recipe, learn how to prepare refreshing cold somen noodles. They're perfect for a light and satisfying meal on hot days!
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare Mentsuyu: Combine kombu dashi powder, mirin, soy sauce, salt, and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Let it cool before serving.
- Cook Somen Noodles: Boil plenty of water (not in the ingredients list) in a medium saucepan. Add somen noodles, and cook according to the package instructions. Stir the noodles with chopsticks to separate them while cooking.
- Drain the Noodles: Drain using a strainer and quickly rinse under cold running water to cool it down.
- Serve: Place the drained somen noodles in a serving bowl, serve the mentsuyu in a separate small bowl, and accompany with chopped scallions and grated ginger.
Notes
- When boiling somen, use plenty of water. This gives the noodles enough room to move freely and prevents them from sticking together.
- After boiling, rinse the noodles immediately under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. This helps achieve a firm and chewy texture.
- Somen noodles tend to stick together over time. Toss them gently with a little cold water or add ice cubes to the serving bowl to prevent this.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 11g
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.