JAPANESE SOMEN SALAD

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Another family favorite. I have been able to find all the ingredients here in the mainland. I buy my char su pork at Win Co as well as the somen noodles and Nori.

Provided by Shirley Makekau

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg somen noodles
1 c char su pork, diced
1 medium cucumber, diced
4 stalks of green leaf onion,diced (green part)
1 small head of lettuce, thinly sliced
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 sheet nori or more if you prefer

Steps:

  • 1. Cook somen noodles as directed in package when cooked place in a colender and run cold water over the noodles and let drain.
  • 2. The dice the char su, cucumbers, leaf onions.
  • 3. thinly slice the lettuce.
  • 4. place the 3 eggs that have been slightly beaten in a medium heated skillet with oil and cook one side then flip over to the other side to cook.
  • 5. take the cooked eggs out when done and cut into strips.
  • 6. If you want the nori in it. cut the nori into small pieces.
  • 7. NOW YOU ARE READY TO PUT TOGETHER YOUR SALAD!
  • 8. Take out your platter and add the cooked somen noodles to cover the platter.
  • 9. add in layers the lettuce, cucumbers, char su pork, nori, egg strips and leaf onion.
  • 10. When ready to serve pour the dressing over it. Dressing recipe is listed below.
  • 11. DRESSING: This needs to be made the night before you are going to use so the flavors blend.
  • 12. 1/2 cup Japanese rice vinegar 1/2 cup shoyu sauce (soyu) 1/2 cup sugar ( I used brown sugar) 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 13. Place all in a small jar and shake up to mix well. Store in the refregerator untill ready to use.

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