Summertime Sōmen Noodles

Ingredients for Summertime Sōmen Noodles

• 1 (275g) package sōmen noodles

• 1 large bowl filled with 240 to 475ml ice and water

• Rice vinegar

• Reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce

• Sriracha sauce

• Katsuobushi (Japanese dried bonito flakes)

• Negi (spring onions, thinly sliced on the bias)

• Furikake (Japanese seaweed seasoning)

• Rocket or your favourite leafy greens

• Kaiware sprouts (daikon radish sprouts)

• Gomashio (toasted, salted, crushed sesame seeds)

• Tofu cubes

• Avocado slices

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the sōmen noodles as directed on the package. Drain the noodles and place them in a large bowl filled with ice and water to serve. Your sōmen noodles will be the highlight of the table, so serve them up in a gorgeous bowl.

Serve family-style in the middle of your table. Using tongs or chopsticks, place the noodles into individual bowls, shaking off any residual water before serving.

Add your choice of sauces and toppings. I usually top with a touch of shōyu and rice vinegar, and offer a variety of toppings— negi, katsuobushi, rocket, tofu, avocado slices, etc.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.