Low Sodium Chilled Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce
Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Low Sodium Chilled Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce, a light and healthy dish perfect for quick lunches or dinner appetizers. Featuring delicate somen noodles chilled to perfection in an ice bath, this recipe is paired with a flavorful dipping sauce made from low sodium soy sauce, dashi stock, rice vinegar, and a hint of mirin for a subtly sweet and tangy balance. Topped with fresh green onions, grated ginger, nutty sesame seeds, and crisp nori strips, each bite delivers a delightful medley of textures and umami-packed flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sodium-conscious Japanese classic offers a guilt-free indulgence and is ideal for those seeking easy yet elegant meals. Perfect for summertime gatherings or as a refreshing palate cleanser between courses!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Somen noodles
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Mirin
- 200 milliliters Dashi stock
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Grated ginger
- 1 sheet Nori (seaweed), cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 1 liter Cold water
Directions
Step 1
Boil 1 liter of cold water in a large pot. Once boiling, add the somen noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tender but still firm. Be cautious not to overcook.
Step 2
While the noodles are cooking, prepare a large bowl with ice water.
Step 3
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them immediately and transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Drain the chilled noodles and set them aside for serving.
Step 5
In a medium bowl, combine the low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, dashi stock, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved to form the dipping sauce.
Step 6
Divide the somen noodles into two serving bowls.
Step 7
Top each serving with green onions, grated ginger, nori strips, and sesame seeds.
Step 8
Pour the dipping sauce into small individual bowls for each serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately, allowing guests to dip the chilled noodles into the flavorful low sodium dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1493.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 808.9 |
| Total Fat 7.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1697.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 163.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.8g | |
| Protein 25.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 131.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 383.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories