Ramen isn't the only Noodle!
Even though rice has been the primary staple of Japanese cuisine, noodles have also played a significant role. A thin wheat noodle known as Somen is one of the most common noodles Japanese people enjoy eating, especially during the summer. Mostly served cold as a light dish with a dipping sauce called tsuyu, sometimes mixed with ginger or green onions, and topped with bonito flakes or nori seaweed, discover the new taste of Japan you have not known before!
Aside from enjoying somen in a traditional manner, you can also use it as an ingredient in your own recipes! If you are on a diet, mix it into your salad! If you are bored with your regular pasta, try this somen instead! Feeling under the weather? Add it to a warm bowl of soup! Either enjoy it on its own or add it to your recipes. The possibilities are endless!