Chilled Somen Noodles (Hiyashi Somen) Recipe

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Chilled Somen Noodles (Hiyashi Somen)
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Directions:

  1. Make dipping sauce by combining the dashi (or dashi granules and 1 cup water), mirin, and soy sauce in a medium saucepan. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Force-cool the sauce by pouring into a medium-size metal mixing bowl, placing into a large bowl of ice cubes and water, and twirling, taking care not to spill, until cooled. (Note: this is an important step; it won't taste right if you just let it cool slowly!)When cooled, refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse well under cold water, drain again, and place in a bowl of cold water.
  4. To serve, place a mound of noodles into individual glass bowls, tuck in a few ice cubes and pour in a small amount of water (not enough to cover; just to dampen). Sprinkle with cilantro leaves to taste.
  5. On little individual plates, place a small mound of sliced green onion and a dab of wasabi. Pour some dipping sauce into small individual bowls.
  6. Each person can season his or her sauce to taste with the onions and wasabi, then pick up a bunch of noodles (chopsticks really work the best, but you can use a fork, too), allow water to drip back into bowl, dip into sauce, and eat.
  7. For a somewhat heartier meal, add some of the suggested additions (in the description above) along with the cilantro leaves when serving. I like to serve this with a simple salad of tomato wedges, sliced cucumber, and either lettuce or Napa cabbage with a Japanese-style dressing.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.39 Kcal (605 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.31g 0%
Sodium 1560.91mg 65%
Potassium 106.14mg 2%
Total Carbs 22.76g 8%
Sugars 0.77g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.57g 6%
Protein 5.25g 10%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 14.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 102.27 Kcal (428 kJ)
Calories from fat 2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.22g 0%
Sodium 1105.57mg 65%
Potassium 75.18mg 2%
Total Carbs 16.12g 8%
Sugars 0.55g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.11g 6%
Protein 3.72g 10%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 10.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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