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Mentaiko Sauce Tenzin-style Somen

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 15 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Noodles

    • 100g somen noodles

  • Seafood

    • 25g mentaiko

  • Eggs

    • 🥚 2 eggs

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 1 pinch salt
    • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 2 tbsp chopped green onion

  • Sauce

    • 1/2 tbsp sake
    • 1/2 tbsp mirin
    • 1 tsp soy sauce
    • 1/3 tsp dashi powder
    • 150ml water

  • Thickener

    • 1/2 tbsp potato starch
    • 1/2 tbsp water

STEPS

1

Extract the mentaiko from its casing.

2

Crack eggs into a bowl, add salt, and mix to create egg mixture.

3

Boil somen noodles according to package instructions, rinse with water, and drain thoroughly. Mix with half the sesame oil and plate.

4

In a cleaned pot, combine sake, mirin, soy sauce, dashi powder, and water. Bring to a boil, add mentaiko, and simmer briefly. Add potato starch mixture and cook until thickened.

5

Heat remaining sesame oil in a pan over medium heat, pour in egg mixture, and stir gently until semi-cooked. Place on top of noodles.

6

Pour mentaiko sauce over the eggs and noodles, garnish with chopped green onions.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

350

Calories

  • 15g
    Protein
  • 40g
    Carbs
  • 10g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use fresh mentaiko for a richer flavor.Adjust the thickness of the sauce by varying the amount of potato starch.Serve with a side of pickled vegetables for added texture.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.