Somen noodles with hotspring egg | Thin Wheat Noodles recipe

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.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add somen noodles and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

In a separate pot, combine soy sauce, mirin, and dashi; heat gently.

Prepare hot spring eggs by cooking in simmering water for 15 minutes, then cool in ice water.

Chop scallions and slice nori into strips.

In serving bowls, place a portion of somen noodles.

Ladle the warm sauce over the noodles.

Top with hot spring egg, scallions, and nori strips.

Sprinkle sesame seeds and serve with wasabi on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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