This basic somen noodle recipe will show you how to prepare somen noodles in your home kitchen and it couldn’t be simpler.
Boil large pot of water and add Somen Noodles. Cook until al dente, about 3 minutes, then immediately drain in fine-mesh strainer, rinsing under very cold water to stop cooking. Transfer cooked noodles to serving vessel, such as a wide, shallow bowl.
What Are Somen Noodles?
Japanese somen noodles are made from wheat flour and salt. They are thicker than soba noodles but udon noodles are thinner. Depending on how they are prepared, they can be served either cold or hot.
When served, somen noodles are frequently dipped into ponzu sauce or served with soup broth.
What You Need to Make Somen Noodles
somen noodles, up to 4 bundles (each somen bundle serves 1)
In alarge saucepan or pot, add water and bring to a simmer.
Gently unwrap the somen noodles from the paper wrapper and add slowly add them into the simmering water. Cook for 3-4 minutes (check with package instructions), stirring constantly with a chopstick.
Once done, drain the noodles using a colander. Rinse the noodles under cold water.
Meanwhile, make the dilute the mentsuyu sauce according to bottle instructions. It will typically be a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio of mentsuyu to water. You’ll want to
Divide the cooked noodles into bowls. If you used 4 bundles, that means you can divide the cooked noodles into 4 bowls. Pour in the prepared mentsuyu into a separate small bowl, or directly into the bowl with the somen noodles.
Garnish with your choice of toppings (optional, but recommended). Then serve immediately. ENJOY!
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The BEST Basic Somen Noodles Recipe
somen noodles, up to 4 bundles (each somen bundle serves 1)
In alarge saucepan or pot, add water and bring to a simmer.
Gently unwrap the somen noodles from the paper wrapper and add slowly add them into the simmering water. Cook for 3-4 minutes (check with package instructions), stirring constantly with a chopstick.
Once done, drain the noodles using a colander. Rinse the noodles under cold water.
Meanwhile, make the dilute the mentsuyu sauce according to bottle instructions. It will typically be a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio of mentsuyu to water. Youll want to
Divide the cooked noodles into bowls. If you used 4 bundles, that means you can divide the cooked noodles into 4 bowls. Pour in the prepared mentsuyu into a separate small bowl, or directly into the bowl with the somen noodles.
Garnish with your choice of toppings (optional, but recommended). Then serve immediately. ENJOY!
FAQ
How do you cook dried somen?
Bring water to a simmer in a big pot or saucepan. The somen noodles should be carefully removed from their paper packaging and slowly added to the simmering water. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring continuously with a chopstick (check the package directions). Once done, drain the noodles using a colander.
Do you need to rinse somen noodles?
Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander immediately. Gently knead the noodles with your hands while running them under cold water. This aids in removing extra oil from the noodles, which were previously made of extremely thin noodles. Serve with the dipping sauce, tsuyu, and any additional garnishes or toppings.
Are somen noodles healthy?
Somen is a Japanese white wheat noodle that is high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat for long-lasting energy.
Is somen good for stir-fry?
Somen’s (the thinnest noodles in Japan) texture is a good match for this stir-fry with mild flavors.
