okinawa-style fried thin white noodles

• metric
• u.s.

ingredients:

• 300 g dried thin white noodles (sōmen)
• 60 g scallions or chives
• 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• a little salt
• 2 tablespoons salad oil
• suitable amount bonito flakes (optional)
• 4 liters water

step 1:

Chop the scallions (or chives).

step 2:

Pour the water into a pan. Bring to a boil and add the dried thin white noodles (dried sōmen). Boil for 2 minutes, or follow the cooking instructions on the bag.

step 3:

Add a cup of cold water to the pan if the water starts to boil over. After boiling, drain the noodles in a colander and quickly run cold water over them.

step 4:

Because too much starch and salt on the noodles can make them taste slimy, wash them with your hands under cold running water to remove any extra starch.

step 5:

Heat the salad oil in a frying pan and sear the noodles on medium heat.

step 6:

Add the salt and soy sauce. Saute and stir them for a couple of minutes.