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Cold Somen Noodles with Tomato and Avocado

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Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Juri Austin
If you want something cold and fresh for summer, these somen noodles are a great choice. The tomato is juicy, the avocado is creamy, and the lemon dressing keeps everything bright and refreshing.
Cold somen noodles with avocado and tomato served in a bowl.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bundles somen noodles
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • lemon slices and sprouts, for garnish
Dressing
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • A pinch of kombu dashi powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  1. Cook Somen Noodles: Boil the somen noodles according to the package instructions, about 1–2 minutes. Drain the noodles in a strainer, then rinse under cold running water to cool them down and remove excess starch. Drain well.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix water, soy sauce, kombu dashi powder, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  3. Prepare the Toppings: Cut the tomato and avocado into small pieces.
  4. Serve: Place the chilled somen noodles in serving bowls. Top with chopped tomato and avocado. Pour the dressing over the noodles. Finish with sprouts and a slice of lemon, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Boil with plenty of water to keep noodles from sticking.
  • Rinse under cold water right after boiling to stop cooking and remove starch; this makes them firm and chewy.
  • Adjust the seasoning to your taste. If you want more flavor, add a little more salt.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 11g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Noodles
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: somen noodles

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