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Japanese somen noodles
Calories & nutrition facts
dry
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 356 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 23%
- Carbohydrate 70 g 25%
- Fat 0.8 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 4.3 g 15%
- Sodium 1840 mg 80%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 8%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.88 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.49 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 23 mg 2%
- Iron 1.3 mg 7%
- Magnesium 28 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 80 mg 6%
- Potassium 164 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.45 mg 4%
- Copper 0.14 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.48 mg 21%
- Selenium 8.3 µg 15%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 | 11 g | 70 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 × oz | 57 g | 203 | 6.5 g | 40 g | 0.5 g |
| 2 × oz | 114 g | 406 | 13 g | 80 g | 0.9 g |
| ½ × oz | 28.5 g | 101 | 3.2 g | 20 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × oz | 171 g | 609 | 19 g | 119 g | 1.4 g |
| 4 × oz | 228 g | 812 | 26 g | 159 g | 1.8 g |
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Questions about Japanese somen noodles
How long do you cook Japanese somen noodles?
Drop the dried noodles into plenty of boiling water and cook for about 1–2 minutes, stirring to separate them. Drain and rinse under cold running water, rubbing gently to remove surface starch and stop the cooking.
How do you serve somen cold?
Chill the rinsed noodles in iced water, then drain well and serve with a dipping sauce such as tsuyu. Spring onion, grated ginger, sesame seeds or sliced cucumber make handy toppings.
Can you eat somen noodles hot?
Yes. For nyūmen, simmer the cooked noodles briefly in a light dashi-based broth; add them near the end so they do not turn mushy. Serve with toppings such as shiitake mushrooms, spring onion or egg.
How should you store dried somen noodles?
Keep unopened noodles in a cool, dry cupboard. Once opened, seal them in an airtight container or bag and use them before they become stale or absorb moisture.
What can you use instead of somen noodles?
Rice vermicelli works in chilled noodle bowls or light soups, though it has a softer, less springy texture. For a wheat-noodle texture, thin dried wheat noodles are the closest swap; cook them according to their packet directions.
Are somen noodles the same as soba?
No: somen are very thin wheat noodles, while soba are made with buckwheat, often blended with wheat. Soba contain more protein: 14.4 g per 100 g, compared with 11 g in somen.
Do somen noodles contain gluten?
Traditional somen are made from wheat flour, so they contain gluten and are not suitable for someone avoiding it. Check the ingredient list, as recipes can differ.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 168908 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
