Recipe Sesame Somen Noodles with Vegetables
Enjoy the freshness and lightness of our Sesame Vegetable Somen Noodles recipe, perfect for a hot day or a quick, healthy meal. Thin, delicate somen noodles are mixed with a variety of colorful, crunchy vegetables, all coated in a rich, fragrant sesame sauce. This quick and easy recipe showcases Japanese cuisine with fresh ingredients and balanced flavors, offering a dish as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Author
- Sophie, our purchasing manager
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cooking Time
- 5 minutes
- Servings
- 2
Ingredients
- 200 g sômen pasta
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons sesame paste
- 3 tablespoons white miso
- Golden sesame seeds
- Green vegetables of your choice
- 1 full glass of water (70 ml)
Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the sômen noodles and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, according to package instructions. Drain immediately, then rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop the cooking and prevent sticking. You can even plunge them into a bowl of iced water for a few seconds to reinforce their texture. Set aside.
- Choose your favorite green vegetables according to the season. Wash them, cut them if necessary (into chunks or strips) then steam or boil them in salted water for a few minutes. Keep them crunchy for freshness and contrast. Drain and set aside.
- Pour the glass of water, soy sauce, sesame paste and white miso into a large frying pan or sauté pan and heat over low heat, stirring with a spatula or whisk to melt the miso and homogenize the sauce. It should become smooth, creamy and slightly thick. If it seems too dense, you can add a little extra water.
- Add the cold, drained noodles to the hot sauce, then stir in the pre-cooked vegetables. Stir gently to distribute the sauce evenly, without breaking up the noodles, and heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, just long enough to warm through. Be careful not to overcook the vegetables, which should remain green and slightly crunchy.
- Serve immediately in bowls or soup plates. Sprinkle generously with roasted golden sesame seeds, and add a few drops of toasted sesame oil for an intensely aromatic touch.for even more pizzazz, you can add a drizzle of rice vinegar, a little chilli, or even a fresh herb like coriander or snipped spring onion.
