Somen, fresh tomatoes and tuna recipe

Name: Recette somen, tomates fraîches et thon
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g de nouilles somen; 4 grosses tomates cœur de bœuf ou toute autre tomate mûre et ferme; 1 boîte de thon blanc au naturel; 1 gousse d’ail (facultatif); 1 cuil. à soupe d’huile d’olive; 4 feuilles de shiso (facultatif); Sel, poivre

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Portion

4 portions

Preparation time

20 minutes

Noodle dishes are a staple of Asian cuisine, and Japan is no exception!

Somen noodles are delicious Japanese noodles, mainly used in ramen, but also very good in all fresh recipes. As here, in this simple recipe with tomatoes and a little white tuna. Summers are very hot in Japan...

Cold and icy recipes are very popular. Here's one, typically made in Japan for a lunch in the middle of August.

Clémence Sahuc

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Ingredients

400 g somen noodles
4 large beef tomatoes or any other firm, ripe tomato
1 can white tuna in brine
1 garlic clove (optional)
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 shiso leaves (optional)
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

Wash the tomatoes thoroughly. For a smoother, more refined texture, you can remove the skin from the tomatoes by incising them in the shape of a cross and plunging them into boiling water for 30 seconds. Then immediately transfer them to a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process. The skin will peel off easily. Cut the peeled tomatoes into small cubes. If you prefer a more rustic texture, leave the skin on. Set aside in a large salad bowl.
Drain the canned tuna well and flake with a fork to obtain a light texture. If you prefer a more homogenous blend, you can mix it gently into the sauce.
Collect the juice from the garlic clove using a garlic press or the Japanese method: using a fine grater, squeeze the pulp to extract the juice. Add it to the salad bowl, along with the oil. Mix well.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, crumbled tuna and garlic. Add the olive oil, then salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add the somen noodles and cook according to package directions, usually between 2 and 3 minutes, until slightly al dente. Once cooked, drain and immediately rinse in cold water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch.
Arrange the cooled somen noodles in large bowls or individual plates. Pour the tomato, tuna and garlic mixture generously over the noodles. You can also adjust the amount of olive oil if you prefer a stronger taste.
If you've opted for shiso leaves, wash them thoroughly under cold water, then chop finely. Sprinkle them delicately over the top of the salad to add a fresh, slightly lemony, herbaceous note. The shiso will bring a beautiful color and refined fragrance to your dish.
For even more flavor, you can set this salad aside in the fridge for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy it chilled, ideal for sunny days or as an accompaniment to a light barbecue.

Recipe notes

You can add a few torn fresh basil leaves just before serving, or chervil, parsley... the herb of your choice.

You can also use halved cherry tomatoes, canned or smoked salmon instead of tuna, cooked and shredded chicken breast, or leftover roast chicken! You can also add ingredients such as mushrooms, ginger, onions, sesame seeds, or season with soy sauce and ginger!

If you have a lemon, you can zest it or use its juice in this recipe.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF JAPANESE NOODLES

RAMEN

Born in China, this noodle dish is served in a broth that can be garnished with vegetables, meat, eggs and more! The noodles used are also called "ramen". They can be eaten instant, fresh or even fried for a crunchy snack!

UDON

Udon are thick, white, chewy wheat noodles. There are many different ways to enjoy them: hot or cold, soaked in broth or stir-fried!

SOBA

Soba are buckwheat noodles, sometimes mixed with wheat flour. They can be cooked very simply: hot in a broth, or cold, seasoned with tsuyu sauce. In summer, they're also great in salads!

Soba is very filling and rich in antioxidants.

SOMEN

Somen are thin, long, white wheat noodles. These noodles are little known outside Japan, yet they are very quick and easy to prepare.

These are the noodles most commonly used to prepare ramen!

Discover even more noodle recipes in our iRASSHAi recipe catalog!

THE SHISO

Shiso is a food plant widely cultivated in Asia and widely used in Japanese cuisine. Shiso leaves are used in many Japanese dishes, including sashimi.

There are 2 types of shiso in Japan: green and purple.

All its parts are edible.

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