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Miwa Somen — traditional dish from Nara, Japan
Main course Vegan

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Nutritional Values

🔥210kcal
💪5gProtein
🌾42gCarbs
🥑2gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Miwa Somen

How to order / say it
Say it 三輪素麺 — [mee-wah soh-men]
Order I'd like to order Miwa Somen.
Locally 三輪素麺をお願いします。
Say locally

Thin, hand-stretched wheat noodles from Miwa.

Why try it?

Miwa Somen is celebrated for its delicate texture and simplicity, reflecting the craftsmanship and heritage of noodle making in Nara.

How it tastes

Light and silky, these noodles have a subtle wheat flavor and are often enjoyed cold in a refreshing dipping sauce during the hot summer months.

Origin & History — first documented: 700

Miwa, located in Nara, is one of Japan's oldest somen-producing areas. The craft of somen making dates back over a thousand years, flourishing during the Edo period as a staple food favored by monks for its easy digestion.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 200 g somen noodles
  • 1 liter water
  • 🥣 200 ml dashi
  • 🥣 30 ml soy sauce
  • 🍯 10 ml mirin

Method

  1. 1 Boil somen noodles in a pot of water until tender.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water.
  3. 3 Prepare dipping sauce by mixing dashi, soy sauce, and mirin.
  4. 4 Chill the noodles and serve with dipping sauce.
  5. 5 Garnish with optional toppings like green onions or ginger.

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