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• Japanese Somen Noodles
• Toppings: Sliced Cucumber, Omelette, Steamed Carrots, Tofu, Wakame Seaweed
• Somen Sauce
• Apple or Asian Pear

Preparation Notes

This refreshing lunch will cool you down on those warm spring and summer days. Choose your own toppings, or try those pictured here. Be sure to pair the somen with a crispy apple or Asian pear.

Boil the noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and soak in cool water.

Soak the fueru wakame in water to soften.

Slice the vegetables.

Prepare the somen sauce. A quick and easy recipe can be found at http://www.laptoplunches.com/newsletters/JuneNewsletter_2008.html.

Peel and slice the apple or Asian pear.