JAPANESE COLD NOODLES

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Categories     Summer     Noodle     Soy Sauce     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

For dipping sauce
2 cups unseasoned dashi (Japanese soup stock)
5 tablespoons usukuchi shoyu (Japanese light soy sauce)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
1 1/2 shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)
For somen
3 bundles somen (thin white wheat noodles), paper wrapping discarded
Accompaniments: finely grated peeled fresh ginger; minced scallion; shredded fresh shiso leaves; sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Make dipping sauce:
  • Heat all dipping sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Cool sauce, then chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Cook somen:
  • Bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a rolling boil in a 4-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Add noodles and 1 cup more water. When water returns to a boil, add 1 cup cold water and bring back to a boil. Simmer noodles until just tender and slightly translucent, about 2 minutes. Test noodles for doneness by dipping 1 strand in cold water and sampling. If noodles are not tender, add 1 cup more water and return water to a boil. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse well under cold water.
  • To serve somen:
  • Divide noodles among 6 bowls filled with ice and cold water. Divide dipping sauce among 6 small bowls and serve with accompaniments for flavoring it, then dip each mouthful of noodles in sauce.

Miguel Delgado
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I'm not sure about this recipe. The combination of flavors seems a bit strange.


Babita Rana Magar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Jerreh Bojang
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


KoPhyo KoPhyo
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Japanese cuisine.


makaeyla beachem
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to recipe for cold noodles.


Sunday Love
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These noodles are the perfect summer meal. They're light, refreshing, and so flavorful.


waelalassar
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I always get compliments on it.


Rao Kinan
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This recipe is a keeper! The noodles are so delicious and the sauce is so versatile. I've used it on chicken, shrimp, and vegetables.


Chiaki Nanami
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These noodles were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the sauce.


Kazi amirul Islam Aslam
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I'm not usually a fan of cold noodles, but this recipe changed my mind. The noodles were so refreshing and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Iftikhar Wattoo
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So easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors in the sauce.


Everleigh Viczko
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These noodles were delicious! The sauce was so flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


anonna Khondoker
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This was my first time making cold noodles and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Love Alii
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I love this recipe! The noodles are so refreshing and the sauce is so flavorful. I always make a double batch because it's so good.


Atiq Abbasi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lisa Holdridge
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cold noodles and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Renu Akhter
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This recipe was amazing! The noodles were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.