Hiyashi Somen (Cold Somen Noodles)

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and julienne the cucumber. Wash and slice the tomato. Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine mentsuyu and water (for mentsuyu). Stir well and chill in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of water (for boiling) to a rolling boil. Add somen noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Once cooked, immediately drain the somen noodles using a colander. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to chill completely.

5. 5

   Drain the chilled somen noodles well. Divide them into serving bowls, top with prepared cucumber, tomato, and grated ginger. Serve immediately with the chilled mentsuyu dipping sauce on the side.