Japanese somen noodles are becoming increasingly popular among many people, especially the youth, due to their deliciousness and novelty. Have you tried them yet? If not, then get into the kitchen right away with TasteVN to learn how to make this dish to taste it, I guarantee you will love it!
1. Traditional Somen Noodles
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Traditional Somen Noodles Serves 2 people
Somen noodles 5 bundles Mentsuyu sauce 100 ml Green onions 2 stalks Japanese Myoga ginger 1 bulb (Ginger sprouts) Ginger 1/2 bulb
Information about Japanese Ginger
- Japanese ginger is also known as myoga ginger, similar to an herb, it is quite long-lived and originates from Japan.
- Myoga ginger is often used to garnish dishes or can be added to green salads, somen noodles, or cold noodles to enhance the flavor of the dish.
- The strong and pleasant aroma of this ginger is quite similar to mint leaves, and it is particularly rich in nutrients that are very good for health, hence it is often referred to as “Asian ginseng”.
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How to prepare traditional Somen noodles
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Prepare the ingredients
Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and grate it finely.
Wash the Japanese ginger and green onions with clean water, then use a knife to chop them finely.
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Blanch the noodles
Place a pot on the stove with 700ml of water, bring it to a boil over medium heat, and once the water is boiling, add 5 bundles of dry somen noodles to blanch for about 2 – 3 minutes.
After that, remove them to a basket and rinse with cold water, then place them into a bowl of ice water that has been prepared.
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Completion
You roll the somen noodles by hand into small rolls and place them on a plate.
Then, put the prepared ingredients including grated ginger, Japanese ginger, and chopped green onions, along with the Mentsuyu sauce into a bowl.
When ready to eat, simply mix all the ingredients and drizzle the sauce on top, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Finished Product
The traditional somen noodles have a fragrant ginger aroma, with chewy and delicious noodles combined with rich sauce, creating a dish rich in Japanese culture. Try making it in the kitchen right away!
2. Tuna Somen Noodles
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Tuna Somen Noodles Serves 3 people
Dried Somen Noodles 200 gr (4 packets) Canned Tuna 70 gr Mentsuyu Soy Sauce 80 ml Tomato 1 piece Perilla leaves 5 leaves Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Sesame oil 2 teaspoons Sugar/ Ground pepper a little Ice cubes a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that are bright red, evenly colored, with firm, plump skin, yellow seeds inside, and particularly a distinctive fragrant smell.
- Additionally, choose tomatoes with fresh stems that are firmly attached to the fruit, which are not easily detached by hand.
- Avoid choosing tomatoes that are bruised, scratched, have many tiny black spots, feel soft to the touch, or have wilted or fallen stems.
How to choose good quality canned tuna
- When buying canned tuna, you should carefully check the expiration date and purchase from reputable places to ensure the best quality canned fish.
- You can find canned tuna at convenience stores, in the Bách hoá XANH supermarket system nationwide, or order online at bachhoaxanh.
How to prepare Tuna Somen Noodles
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Preparation of ingredients
The tomatoes you bought should be washed clean with water, drained, and then cut into small pieces suitable for eating.
The perilla leaves should be washed clean, then use a knife to chop them finely.
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Mixing the tuna
Add to a bowl 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and stir well until the sugar dissolves.
Then, gradually add in the ingredients including 70g of canned tuna, the prepared tomatoes, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper, and use chopsticks to mix well.
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Prepare the soy sauce
In turn, add the ingredients including 80ml of Mentsuyu soy sauce, a few ice cubes, and 320ml of filtered water into a cup.
Stir well to complete the soy sauce.
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Completion
You serve the noodles on a plate, then add the tuna and tomato mixture on top, sprinkle a bit of finely chopped perilla leaves, and drizzle soy sauce over it to finish.
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Final Product
The completed tuna somen noodles have an incredibly eye-catching color, with the noodles being chewy, combined with the rich soy sauce blending with the creamy taste of tuna, making it delicious.
This flavor will surely captivate you. Try making it right away!
3. Shrimp Somen Noodles
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Shrimp Somen Noodles Serves 2
Dried somen noodles 2 bundles Shrimp 6 pieces Eggs 1 piece Cherry tomatoes 8 pieces Shredded tuna a little (Katsuobushi) Onion 1/2 bulb Green onion 1 stalk Dashi broth 100 ml Sake 2 tablespoons Mirin 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Sugar 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to choose fresh shrimp
- You should choose shrimp with a transparent shell, still jumping, with the tail curled, the body curved, and firm meat.
- In addition, choose shrimp with the head and body tightly attached and a distinct sea shrimp smell.
- Avoid choosing shrimp that are pale, slimy, with the head detached from the body, and the tail spread out, as they may have been injected with chemicals.
- Especially, shrimp that have been dead for a long time and spoiled usually have a very unpleasant odor, so they should not be purchased.
How to choose fresh eggs
- You should choose eggs that have a dark brown color, a somewhat rough shell, and when shaken lightly, there is no sound because these are fresh eggs.
- Fresh chicken eggs, when held under light, should show a round yolk, with a light pink or orange color, and the white should be transparent.
- Avoid selecting eggs with a smooth shell, many tiny black spots, and when shaken lightly, if you hear noise, the louder the sound, the higher the chance that the egg is spoiled.
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- You should choose onions that are bright in color, uniformly colored, with thin and slightly dry skin, and feel quite firm when held.
- In addition, you should observe the roots; fresh onions will usually have many and long roots, can be preserved longer, and especially have a characteristic aroma.
- Avoid choosing onions that are sprouting, have many black spots, rough outer skin, or are spongy as these are onions that have been stored for too long.
How to prepare Somen noodles with shrimp
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Prepare the ingredients
Shrimp should be cut using scissors to remove the head, then slowly pull out the dark vein, rinse with diluted salt water, wash again with clean water, and let it drain.
Peel the onion, wash it clean, use a knife to slice it thinly, then soak in water for about 5 minutes, then take it out and let it drain.
Wash the green onions, cut them into pieces about 3 finger lengths, slice them thinly, and soak them in water for 5 minutes.
Cherry tomatoes should be washed with water, drained, and chopped, then placed into a small bowl.
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Fry eggs
Crack 1 egg into a small bowl and use chopsticks to whisk it until the yolk and white are well combined.
Then, place a pan on the stove, add 1/2 teaspoon of cooking oil and heat it over medium heat, when the oil is hot, pour in the egg and gently shake the pan to spread the egg thinly.
Cover and fry the egg for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until cooked, then turn off the heat. Remove the egg, roll it up, and cut into thin strips.
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Prepare the broth
Add the ingredients to the pot in the following order: 100ml Dashi broth, 2 tablespoons of sake, 1 tablespoon of mirin, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and stir well.
Then, cook until the sugar is completely dissolved, then turn off the heat, pour it into the prepared cherry tomatoes, and mix well.
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Blanch the noodles
Place a pot on the stove, add about 750ml of boiling water, when the water boils, add the noodles and blanch for about 2 – 4 minutes.
Then, remove the noodles and rinse with ice water, then drain.
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Completion
You sprinkle a little grated tuna into the prepared onion and mix well.
Then, layer in the order of somen noodles, the mixed onion mixture, shredded egg, and shrimp onto a plate, then pour the broth over the top, adding a bit more shredded green onion, and the dish is ready.
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Final Product
In terms of aesthetics or quality, the somen shrimp dish deserves a score of 10. It looks stunning, and the taste is beyond discussion.
The noodles are chewy, soaking up the sweet flavor of the broth, the shrimp is fresh, and when paired with the toppings, it will definitely make you fall in love!
Above is a detailed guide on 3 ways to make Japanese somen noodles at home that TasteVN wants to share with you. What are you waiting for? Go to the kitchen and show off your skills for the family to enjoy. Wishing you success!
