Somen

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Somen is one of the noodles that is especially commonly eaten during the summer in Japanese cuisine. Somen is a thin and delicate noodle made mainly from wheat flour.

Somen is mainly eaten as a cold dish. Typical dishes include ``zaru somen'' and ``hiyashi chuka.'' Zaru somen is a style in which boiled somen is placed in a colander, washed with cold water, then soaked in ice water to cool it down and eaten with dipping sauce and condiments. Hiyashi chuka is a style of eating in which boiled somen noodles are cooled and then mixed with other ingredients and seasoned with sauce, or the noodles and ingredients are served on top and sauce is poured over the top.

Somen is often eaten in the summer because it is characterized by its coolness and refreshing taste. The texture of the thin and smooth noodles and the refreshing taste are perfect for hot summer days.

Somen noodles are relatively low in calories and also contain dietary fiber and B vitamins. Also, because somen noodles can be boiled in a short time, they are convenient for cooking in the summer.

Different regions make their own types of somen, and each region has its own characteristics, including the thickness of the noodles, the way they are eaten, and the dipping sauce. Therefore, enjoying somen from various regions is one of the attractions.

Somen is widely loved in Japanese cuisine as a summer tradition. It's a refreshing noodle dish during the hot season, and goes well with other dishes, so you can enjoy it in a variety of ways. Please enjoy the cool and delicious somen noodles.