Somen recipe with sesame and karasumi

Somen recipe with sesame and karasumi

The delicate and thin somen noodles pair wonderfully with the richness of white sesame paste and the subtlety of dried karasumi bottarga. This refined somen recipe highlights exceptional Japanese ingredients for a light, flavorful, and elegant meal. Get ready for a culinary journey in just a few simple steps.

Somen noodles with sesame and karasumi by chef Koyama San

Ingredients (for 2 servings):

1 bundle of somen noodles (ref. NISIBO11)

30 g of white sesame paste (ref. NISYS33)

30 g of kombu dashi broth (ref. NISST36)

2 g of usukuchi soy sauce (ref. NISSK21)

1 g of wasabi oil (ref. NISNISHOT)

13 g of dried Karasumi bottarga

A small amount of fresh herbs

Preparation of somen noodles recipe with sesame :

1. Cooking the somen noodles

Boil the somen noodles in a pot of water for 2 minutes.

Cool them immediately in ice water to stop the cooking process and achieve the perfect texture. Drain.

Coat the cooled noodles with 1 g of wasabi oil.

2. Preparing the sesame sauce recipe for somen

In a bowl, mix 30 g of white sesame paste, 30 g of dashi broth, and 2 g of usukuchi soy sauce.

Stir thoroughly to achieve a creamy and well-balanced sauce.

3. Plating the dish

Arrange the somen noodles on a plate and drizzle them with the sesame sauce.

Finely grate 13 g of Karasumi bottarga directly over the noodles for an intense umami flavor.

4. Finishing and serving

Garnish the dish with fresh herbs for a pop of color and freshness.

Add a few additional drops of wasabi oil, according to taste, to enhance the flavors.

Enjoy your elegant and flavorful somen noodle dish!