Sugar-Free Chilled Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce

Cool off with this refreshing and guilt-free recipe for Sugar-Free Chilled Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce—a perfect summer meal that’s light, flavorful, and quick to prepare. Delicate somen noodles are cooked to perfection, chilled with ice for ultimate freshness, and paired with a sugar-free dipping sauce made from low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, dashi stock, and mirin. Aromatic grated ginger and crisp scallions infuse the sauce with layers of flavor, while toasted sesame seeds and thin nori strips add texture and umami-rich depth. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for those seeking a healthy, low-sugar option without compromising on taste. Serve with the chilled dipping sauce on the side and savor every bite of this light Japanese classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams somen noodles
• 120 ml low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 120 ml dashi stock
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
• 2 sheets nori sheets, cut into thin strips
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tray ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the somen noodles and cook according to the package instructions, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Once cooked, immediately drain the noodles and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Add a tray of ice cubes to the noodles to keep them chilled.

Step 3

In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, dashi stock, and mirin to make the dipping sauce.

Step 4

Add the grated ginger and finely chopped scallions to the dipping sauce and stir well.

Step 5

Divide the chilled somen noodles into serving bowls or bamboo baskets.

Step 6

Top each serving with a sprinkle of nori strips and toasted sesame seeds.

Step 7

Serve the somen noodles with a side of dipping sauce. To eat, dip the somen noodles into the sauce and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(888.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	890.3

Total Fat 5.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4333.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 38.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.0mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 304.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.7%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 77.3%