How to Make Japanese Somen Salad Asian Cooking Recipe Cuisine

Japan Somen Salad

This recipe was taken from centuries old cooking techniques and when possible applied modern cooking methods and/or ingredients.  It uses Asian cooking styles, Asian Spices, Asian Sauces and Asian Ingredients.  The style of cooking may have a slight alteration while still maintaining the dish's overall purpose.  In this blog we touch on recipes that may be predominant for the Chinese Cuisines.  We will also share recipes based upon country, or regions such as: Burma, Cambodia, Indian, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.  Some cuisines are considered South Asian, South East Asian dishes, Central Asian and/or Middle Eastern and may not be strictly connected to a specific country or culture.

Recipe makes for 8-10 Servings

1 lb dried somen noodles

2 eggs

Pinch of salt

Vegetable oil

½ medium head icebeg or romain lettuce

8 oz left over barbecued pork or ham, julienned

6 oz package kamaboko, julienned

2 green onions, white and green parts, chopped

DRESSING:

¼ cup canola oil

3 tbsp rice or distilled white vinegar

2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp sugar


Directions:

Cook noodles according to package directions until tender yet firm and a bit chewy. Tip into a colander over the since and rinse under cold running water. Drain and set aside.

Beat the eggs in a small bowl with salt. Light brush nonstick skillet with oil and heat over medium for 1 minutes. Swirl in half the eggs to coat the bottom of the skillet in a thin even layer.

Cook until omelet surface is nearly dry and the underside is light golden. Flip and cook for 1 minute or so. Repeat with remaining eggs. When cool, roll eggs into fat cigars and cut crosswise into very fine strips.

Combine oil, vinegar, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar and salt. Whisk together. 


Transfer noodles to a large platter and arrange lettuce, meat, kamaboko, green onions and egg strips on top. Pour dressing just before serving. 

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Enjoy..

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