Ika Somen

Ika Somen is a refreshing Japanese seafood dish featuring delicate squid served over chilled somen noodles, topped with a zesty citrus soy sauce. This dish is perfect for warm days, offering a light and flavorful experience.

Ingredients

• Somen noodles - 200 grams
• Squid (cleaned and sliced) - 150 grams
• Cucumber (julienned) - 1 small
• Carrot (julienned) - 1 small
• Green onion (sliced) - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (halal) - 3 tablespoons
• Yuzu juice (or lemon juice) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Ice water - for chilling

Steps

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the somen noodles according to package instructions (usually about 3-4 minutes).
2. Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to chill.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, yuzu juice, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4. In a pan over medium heat, lightly sauté the sliced squid for about 2-3 minutes until they are opaque, then remove from heat.
5. Drain the chilled somen noodles and arrange them on two plates.
6. Top the noodles with the sautéed squid, julienned cucumber, and carrot.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the top and garnish with sliced green onion and chopped cilantro.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Ika Somen.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from squid, promoting muscle health.
• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

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