Cold Somen with Spicy Pork & Crispy Broccoli
Chilled somen noodles served over ice with a tangy dipping sauce, topped with crispy broccoli, spicy pork trotters, and bright cherry tomatoes. A refreshing Japanese summer bowl that comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil somen in salted water until just tender, 1.5–2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water until completely chilled, stirring gently.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Add broccoli florets and cook without stirring for 2 minutes until bottoms char.
Step 3
Stir broccoli and cook 2 more minutes until tender-crisp and edges are golden. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
Step 4
Whisk soy sauce, mirin, and dashi in a bowl until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning — the dipping sauce should taste bold and slightly sweet.
Step 5
Fill two bowls with ice or ice water. Divide chilled somen between them and nestle the noodles into the ice to keep them cold.
Step 6
Top each bowl with spicy pork trotters, crispy broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Pour dipping sauce into small cups on the side and sprinkle scallions on top.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot for boiling
- 12-inch skillet
- fine mesh strainer or colander
- two shallow bowls
- whisk or fork
- small serving cups for sauce
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