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Name: Authentic Japanese Somen Noodles with Traditional Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japan
Ingredients: *For the Somen Noodles:**; 400g dried somen noodles (serves 4); Water for boiling (about 4 liters); 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water); *For the Traditional Dipping Sauce (Tsuyu):**; 1 cup dashi stock (made from kombu and bonito flakes, or instant dashi powder); 1/2 cup soy sauce (usukuchi light-colored soy sauce is traditional); 1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine); 2 tablespoons sake; 1 tablespoon sugar; *For Garnishes (Yakumi):**; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon grated daikon radish (or prepared wasabi); 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber (julienned); 1/4 cup shredded nori seaweed; 1/4 cup sesame seeds (toasted)

Somen

🇯🇵 Japan

Kyoto

Thin wheat noodles typically served cold

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