Tomato & Tuna Somen Recipe

Name: Tomato & Tuna Somen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 portion for 1 person somen noodles; 1 tomato (peel and cut into chunks); 1 can tuna; 1 eggplant (grill well until well browned and peel, cut into bite size pieces); 1 asparagus (grill well until well browned, cut into 3 cm length); 1 boiled egg (cut in half); 1~2 tbsp sesame oil; 50 ml dashi (or mentsuyu); 1 tbsp soy sauce (if used mentsuyu, no soy sauce); 1 tsp sugar (if used mentsuyu, no sugar); 5 shiso leaves chopped) for topping

Servings: persons

1 portion for 1 person somen noodles
1 tomato (peel and cut into chunks)
1 can tuna
1 eggplant (grill well until well browned and peel, cut into bite size pieces)
1 asparagus (grill well until well browned, cut into 3 cm length)
1 boiled egg (cut in half)
1~2 tbsp sesame oil
50 ml dashi (or mentsuyu)
1 tbsp soy sauce (if used mentsuyu, no soy sauce)
1 tsp sugar (if used mentsuyu, no sugar)
5 shiso leaves chopped) for topping

1
Mix tomato, tuna, sesame oil, dashi(menstuyu, soy sauce, sugar), half of the shiso leaves in a bowl.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the somen noodles and cook according to the directions on the package.
4
Drain the noodle and place immediately under cold running water to halt cooking and wash in ice water.
5
Drain well and put in a serving bowl.
6
Pour the mixture from step 1 over the somen noodles.
7
Arrange the eggplant, asparagus, egg, and shiso leaves on it.
8
Sprinkle pepper on top.

488

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 portion for 1 person somen noodles, 1 tomato (peel and cut into chunks), 1 can tuna, 1 eggplant (grill well until well browned and peel, cut into bite size pieces), and more.

Yes, Tomato & Tuna Somen falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tomato & Tuna Somen

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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