JAPANESE SOMEN SALAD

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Another family favorite. I have been able to find all the ingredients here in the mainland. I buy my char su pork at Win Co as well as the somen noodles and Nori.

Provided by Shirley Makekau

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg somen noodles
1 c char su pork, diced
1 medium cucumber, diced
4 stalks of green leaf onion,diced (green part)
1 small head of lettuce, thinly sliced
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 sheet nori or more if you prefer

Steps:

  • 1. Cook somen noodles as directed in package when cooked place in a colender and run cold water over the noodles and let drain.
  • 2. The dice the char su, cucumbers, leaf onions.
  • 3. thinly slice the lettuce.
  • 4. place the 3 eggs that have been slightly beaten in a medium heated skillet with oil and cook one side then flip over to the other side to cook.
  • 5. take the cooked eggs out when done and cut into strips.
  • 6. If you want the nori in it. cut the nori into small pieces.
  • 7. NOW YOU ARE READY TO PUT TOGETHER YOUR SALAD!
  • 8. Take out your platter and add the cooked somen noodles to cover the platter.
  • 9. add in layers the lettuce, cucumbers, char su pork, nori, egg strips and leaf onion.
  • 10. When ready to serve pour the dressing over it. Dressing recipe is listed below.
  • 11. DRESSING: This needs to be made the night before you are going to use so the flavors blend.
  • 12. 1/2 cup Japanese rice vinegar 1/2 cup shoyu sauce (soyu) 1/2 cup sugar ( I used brown sugar) 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 13. Place all in a small jar and shake up to mix well. Store in the refregerator untill ready to use.

Tara Tara
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and delicious.


Joy Anyanwu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or tofu. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


asha kasim
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I'm not a big fan of somen, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are so fresh.


Mad Looser
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the dressing coats the noodles and vegetables.


Shahanaz Parbin
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any meal.


Bereket Mihiret
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.


Kwame Lolonyo
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


steven griffin
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The dressing is especially good.


jf nf
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This salad is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


sajidvai804
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Mohamoud Mohamed
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This salad is delicious and healthy. I love that it's light and refreshing, but still filling.


Dagem Ujulu
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Timothy Riley
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Jazmin Aguilar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The dressing is especially good.


zaki fissa
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's perfect for a summer meal.


James Duncan
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The salad is packed with vegetables and the dressing is flavorful without being too heavy.


Kazeem Onitilo
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This salad was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are so fresh. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gary Carkin
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I've never had somen salad before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The salad is light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kamulegeya Sulaiman
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This Japanese somen salad is fantastic! The combination of flavors and textures is perfect. The dressing is light and refreshing, and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.