LunchMain Course

Zaru Somen

Name: Zaru Somen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 200 g somen noodle; 4 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp mirin; 4 tbsp water; 0.5 tsp sugar; 1 pcs ginger grated; 1 pcs green onion thinly sliced; 1 tsp toasted sesame seed

Zaru Somen features chilled somen noodles served with a savory dipping sauce and fresh garnishes. This light and refreshing dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch on a warm day. The delicate noodles pair wonderfully with the umami-rich dipping sauce.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 28 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 442 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

4 tbspsoy sauce
2 tbspmirin
4 tbspwater
0.5 tspsugar

garnish

1 pcsginger, grated
1 pcsgreen onion, thinly sliced
1 tsptoasted sesame seed

Equipment

pot · colander · small bowl

The method

Step by step

1
Prepare the dipping sauce by combining the soy sauce, mirin, water, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
About 2 min
2
Refrigerate the dipping sauce for at least 15 minutes to chill thoroughly while you prepare the noodles.
3
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
About 3 min
4
Add the somen noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until al dente.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook somen noodles as they can become mushy quickly.
5
Drain the noodles immediately and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. Continue rinsing until the noodles are completely cold and any excess starch is removed.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing well prevents the noodles from sticking together and keeps them firm.
6
Divide the cold noodles into individual serving portions and arrange them neatly on plates or a zaru (bamboo mat) if you have one.
About 1 min
7
Serve the noodles alongside small bowls of the chilled dipping sauce. Offer the grated ginger, sliced green onion, and toasted sesame seeds as garnishes for each person to add as desired.

Per serving

Nutrition

52%Score

Calories: 442.2kcal
Protein: 15.4g
Carbs: 85g
Fat: 1.8g
Fibre: 3.7g
Sugar: 10.2g

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

Keep it good

Storage

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

Reheating

This dish is traditionally eaten cold and is not recommended for reheating.