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Spicy Shirasu Somen

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Noodles

    • 🍜 150g somen noodles

  • Seafood

    • 🐟 4 tbsp shirasu

  • Vegetables

    • 🍆 1 eggplant, thinly sliced
    • 4 shiso leaves, julienned

  • Seasoning

    • 🌾 1 tsp white sesame seeds

  • Spicy Sauce

    • 2 tbsp mentsuyu (3x concentrated)
    • 💧 100ml water
    • 1 tsp doubanjiang
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil
    • 🌾 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

STEPS

1

Cut the eggplant into thin diagonal slices after removing the stem. Julienne the shiso leaves.

2

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the spicy sauce (☆).

3

Boil water in a pot, add the somen noodles, and cook according to the package instructions. Add the eggplant halfway through cooking. Drain and rinse under cold water.

4

Plate the noodles and eggplant, top with shirasu, spicy sauce, shiso leaves, and sprinkle with white sesame seeds.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 10g
    Protein
  • 35g
    Carbs
  • 8g
    Fats

💡 Tips

For a vegetarian version, replace shirasu with tofu or omit it entirely.Use chilled water to cool the noodles quickly and maintain their firmness.Add more vegetables like cucumber or carrots for extra crunch and nutrition.

⚠️ Precautions

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