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Somen Noodles with Hot Spring Egg

Cultural Context

Somen noodles, originating from Japan, are thin wheat noodles traditionally enjoyed cold, especially in summer. The dish often features a hot spring egg, which is delicately cooked to achieve a creamy texture. This combination highlights the balance of temperature and texture, a hallmark of Japanese cuisine. Today, somen is enjoyed year-round, with variations adapting to local tastes and seasonal ingredients.

JapaneseJPmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 bundles somen (thin wheat noodles)
1 bag soft-boiled eggs with runny yolk
1/2 tomato
1 cucumber
2 slices ham
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil

somen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is more accessible.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness with less alcohol.

hot spring egg

🥗Healthier: soft-boiled egg

💰Cheaper: poached egg

Soft-boiled eggs are easier to make and still creamy.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth provides umami without fish.

1

Cut the tomato into 6 pieces. Julienne the cucumber and ham. Cut the soft-boiled eggs in half and reserve the sauce from the eggs.

2

Mix the reserved sauce from the soft-boiled eggs with the soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.

3

Boil water in a pot and cook the somen according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse to remove excess starch, then drain again.

4

Serve the somen in a bowl, topped with tomato, cucumber, ham, and the soft-boiled eggs, then drizzle with the sauce from step 2.

Cooking Techniques

boilingrinsingsimmeringgarnishing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutensoy

Also Known As

SomenCold SomenSomen with Onsen Tamago
Local Name: 温泉卵のそうめん

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