Sesame Oil Noodles

Method4 steps · about 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the entire 8–9 oz package of dry somen and boil until cooked, about 2–3 minutes or as directed on the actual package. Drain, briefly rinse with cool water, drain well again, and put all the cooked noodles in a large serving bowl.

   Cook somen · 3 minUses 1 package dry somen noodles (8–9 oz) · Water for boiling and cool water for rinsing

2. 2

   Step 2: Drizzle all 3 tbsp sesame oil over the drained cooked somen and toss thoroughly so the strands separate and are evenly coated.

   Uses Cooked, rinsed and drained somen · 3 tbsp sesame oil

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds and 2 tbsp chopped green onions to the oil-coated noodles. Toss until evenly mixed.

   Uses Somen coated with sesame oil · 1 tbsp soy sauce · 1 tsp kosher salt · 1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds · 2 tbsp chopped green onions

4. 4

   Step 4: Serve the completed noodles promptly, warm or at room temperature, as four side portions. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for the source 1–2 days. For a slightly cool serving, remove only the portion to be eaten about 10 minutes before serving.

   Uses Finished sesame-oil somen with sesame seeds and green onions