Somen Noodle Sushi with Wasabi Oil and Soy Syrup Recipe

Name: Somen Noodle Sushi with Wasabi Oil and Soy Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound somen noodles, blanched, refreshed; 1/4 cup chopped scallions, green part only (save a little for garnish); 2 tablespoons thin soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons wasabi oil; 1/4 cup gari, julienne (pickled ginger, save a little for garnish); 1/2 cucumber, seeded, julienne; 1 yellow or red bell pepper, julienne; 4 sheets nori; 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, for garnish; 1/2 cup wasabi powder; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 teaspoon sugar; Water; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 cups thin soy sauce; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 lime, juiced

Servings: persons

1/2 pound somen noodles, blanched, refreshed
1/4 cup chopped scallions, green part only (save a little for garnish)
2 tablespoons thin soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons wasabi oil
1/4 cup gari, julienne (pickled ginger, save a little for garnish)
1/2 cucumber, seeded, julienne
1 yellow or red bell pepper, julienne
4 sheets nori
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
1/2 cup wasabi powder
1 tablespoon mirin
1 teaspoon sugar
Water
1/2 cup canola oil
2 cups thin soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 lime, juiced

1
In a large mixing bowl combine first 6 ingredients.
2
Check for seasoning.
3
Using a sushi mat, place one sheet of nori, shiny side down.
4
Lay down a thin layer of noodle mix on the bottom third of the nori.
5
Arrange cucumber and peppers on the noodles and roll tightly.
6
Moisten the top edge of the nori to ?glue?
7
the roll.
8
Plating: Slice sushi with straight cuts and some on the bias.
9
Drizzle soy syrup and wasabi oil on a large, white plate.
10
Garnish with gari, sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
11
Wine Recommendation: Domaine Tempier, Rose, Bandol, 1998
12
In a stainless steel bowl, whisk wasabi, mirin, and sugar.
13
Add water until a loose puree is achieved.
14
Whisk in oil.
15
For extra spicy, use less oil.
16
Combine all and reduce at a simmer until a syrup consistency is achieved, about a 70 percent reduction.
17
Let cool.

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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: 1/2 pound somen noodles, blanched, refreshed, 1/4 cup chopped scallions, green part only (save a little for garnish), 2 tablespoons thin soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Somen Noodle Sushi with Wasabi Oil and Soy Syrup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Somen Noodle Sushi with Wasabi Oil and Soy Syrup

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