Hainan Noodles/Japanese Somen Salad Recipe

Name: Hainan Noodles/Japanese Somen Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 205 g of japanese somen noodles (available in the Asian section of most supermarkets); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; water; ice (optional); 2 tablespoons chinese rice vinegar (optional); 2 tablespoons vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; sugar, to taste; cilantro; sliced sausage; roasted peanuts; potato chips; Brussels sprout; egg, fried (strips); kamaboko (fish cake); green onion; sliced sausage; lettuce

Servings: persons

205 g of japanese somen noodles (available in the Asian section of most supermarkets)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
water
ice (optional)
2 tablespoons chinese rice vinegar (optional)
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
sugar, to taste
cilantro
sliced sausage
roasted peanuts
potato chips
Brussels sprout
egg, fried (strips)
kamaboko (fish cake)
green onion
sliced sausage
lettuce

1
Sauce:.
2
In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, vinegar, and soy sauce together.
3
Add sugar to taste.
4
Noodles:.
5
Boil water with vegetable oil.
6
Put the noodles in the boiling water and cook for two minutes or until the noodles hand from your chopsticks.
7
Pour noodles in a colander to drain the water.
8
Put drained noodles in another large bowl and add add cold tap water or ice; Let noodles cool.
9
Prepare toppings and sauce.
10
Put the noodles in a serving bowl and top it off with your favorite toppings.
11
Pour sauce on the noodles and enjoy!

230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 205 g of japanese somen noodles (available in the Asian section of most supermarkets), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, water, ice (optional), and more.

Yes, Hainan Noodles/Japanese Somen Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hainan Noodles/Japanese Somen Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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