Cold Tuna and Tomato Somen

Name: Cold Tuna and Tomato Somen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned); 1 tsp sugar; ½ (5-ounce) can albacore tuna (preferably packed in olive oil) ((70 g; drained)); 1 tomato ((4.6 oz, 130 g)); ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 5 shiso leaves (perilla/ooba) ((optional; or substitute scallions, basil, mint, or other herbs)); 7 oz dried somen noodles ((4 bundles)); ⅓ cup mentsuyu (concentrated noodle soup base) ((1 part)); 1 cup water ((3 parts))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:5min

This 15-minute Cold Tuna and Tomato Somen is the noodle you need for summertime! With savory tuna, juicy tomatoes, and chilled umami-rich broth, you‘ll be happily slurping away even on a hot day. Best of all, it‘s a breeze to make.

Updated at: Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:27:00 GMT