Vegan Chilled Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce
Cool down with a refreshing bowl of **Vegan Chilled Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce**, the ultimate dish for hot summer days or light meals. Featuring delicate somen noodles served ice-cold and paired with a flavorful vegan dipping sauce made with soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and a hint of maple syrup, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Infused with fresh ginger and garlic, and garnished with nori strips, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds, each bite is packed with vibrant Asian-inspired flavors. This easy-to-make dish requires minimal cooking, coming together in just 20 minutes, and is perfect for vegans and noodle lovers alike. Serve it with the chilled sauce on the side for a customizable dining experience that's as satisfying as it is refreshing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Somen noodles
- 60 ml Soy sauce
- 50 ml Mirin
- 20 ml Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 Nori seaweed sheet
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
Start by boiling a large pot of water. Once boiling, add the somen noodles and cook according to package instructions, typically around 2-3 minutes, until they are just tender.
While the noodles are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and sesame oil.
Grate the fresh ginger and finely mince the garlic clove, then add them both to the sauce.
Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the sauce, stirring well to combine. Set the sauce aside to allow flavors to meld.
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them immediately and rinse under cold running water until completely cool to stop the cooking process.
Fill a large bowl with the ice cubes and more cold water. Place the cooled somen noodles in the icy water for a couple of minutes to chill.
Drain the noodles from the ice water and divide them evenly between serving bowls.
Cut the nori seaweed sheet into thin strips using kitchen scissors and sprinkle over the noodles along with toasted sesame seeds for garnish.
Serve the chilled noodles with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
514 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 239 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
