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Chilled Vegan Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce

Name: Chilled Vegan Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 200 g somen noodle; 2 cup water; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp ginger grated; 15 g green onion thinly sliced; 1 tsp toasted sesame seed (optional)

This refreshing vegan somen noodle dish features delicate wheat noodles served cold with a savory, umami-rich dipping sauce. It's a light yet satisfying meal perfect for warm weather or a quick lunch. The simple preparation highlights the clean flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 35 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 443 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

200 gsomen noodle

dipping sauce

2 cupwater
4 tbspsoy sauce
2 tbspmirin
1 tspsugar

garnish

1 tspginger, grated
15 ggreen onion, thinly sliced
1 tsptoasted sesame seed(optional)

Equipment

saucepan · large pot · colander

The method

Step by step

1
Prepare the dipping sauce by combining the water, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a small saucepan.
About 2 min
2
Bring the sauce mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
About 3 min
3
Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Chilling the sauce thoroughly is key for a refreshing dish.
4
While the sauce chills, bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
About 5 min
5
Add the somen noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, typically 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Somen noodles cook very quickly, so watch them closely to avoid overcooking.
6
Immediately drain the cooked noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until completely chilled.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing stops the cooking process and removes excess starch, ensuring a pleasant texture.
7
Divide the chilled noodles into individual serving bowls.
8
Serve the noodles with individual small bowls of the chilled dipping sauce.
9
Garnish each serving with grated ginger, sliced green onion, and toasted sesame seeds, if using.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Let each diner add their desired amount of garnishes to their dipping sauce.

Per serving

Nutrition

65%Score

Calories: 443.4kcal
Protein: 15.4g
Carbs: 85.3g
Fat: 1.8g
Fibre: 3.7g
Sugar: 11.3g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover noodles and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

This dish is best served cold; reheating is not recommended.