Somen Salad Recipe
Make Somen Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Noodles
Vegetables
Dressing
Garnish
Method
Prepare Noodles
- 1
Cook the Somen Noodles
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the somen noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 2
Drain and Rinse
Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to drain completely.
Prepare Vegetables
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon if needed, and slice it thinly.
- 4
Julienne the Carrot
Peel the carrot and slice it into thin julienne strips.
- 5
Chop the Red Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the red bell pepper, then chop it into thin strips.
- 6
Chop the Green Onions
Finely chop the green onions, both the white and green parts.
Prepare Dressing
- 7
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
- 8
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooled somen noodles, sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, chopped red bell pepper, and green onions.
- 9
Add Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
