Steps:
- Make dipping sauce:
- Heat all dipping sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Cool sauce, then chill, covered, until cold, about 1 hour.
- Cook somen:
- Bring 2 1/2 quarts water to a rolling boil in a 4-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Add noodles and 1 cup more water. When water returns to a boil, add 1 cup cold water and bring back to a boil. Simmer noodles until just tender and slightly translucent, about 2 minutes. Test noodles for doneness by dipping 1 strand in cold water and sampling. If noodles are not tender, add 1 cup more water and return water to a boil. Drain noodles in a colander and rinse well under cold water.
- To serve somen:
- Divide noodles among 6 bowls filled with ice and cold water. Divide dipping sauce among 6 small bowls and serve with accompaniments for flavoring it, then dip each mouthful of noodles in sauce.
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Bobbi Allen
[email protected]I'm disappointed. This recipe didn't live up to my expectations.
Brian namema
[email protected]This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It's not authentic Japanese cold noodles.
Auwalu Bello fagam
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my noodles turned out really gummy.
Asher Pedersen
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I'm looking for something simpler.
insaf insaf
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The noodles were too sticky and the sauce was too bland.
Malik Musa Khan
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are too many ingredients.
Fatima Liaqat
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Jina Jina
[email protected]I don't have any rice vinegar. Can I use something else?
Tanvir Hossain
[email protected]I'm allergic to sesame seeds. Can I substitute something else?
op maruf
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and everyone loved it! It was the perfect appetizer.
Azim Ali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Kat Lawson
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this dish. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.
chinjin xiong
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a hot summer day. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make.
raveesha thathsarani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cold noodles, but this recipe changed my mind! The noodles were so light and refreshing, and the sauce was delicious.
Dan Gioche
[email protected]This is the best cold noodle recipe I've ever tried! The cucumber and carrot add a nice crunch and the sesame seeds give it a nutty flavor.
Shevon Wylliams
[email protected]I've been making this dish for years and it's always a hit! The noodles are perfectly chewy and the sauce is flavorful and refreshing.