Chilled Chicken and Citrus Somen Noodle Soup

Name: Chilled Chicken and Citrus Somen Noodle Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 150 g chicken breast; 2 pinches salt (for sprinkling); 1 tsp cornstarch; ½ tbsp sake; 1 tsp mirin; 1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder (granules); ½ tsp salt (for cooking "sauce"); ¼ tsp sugar; 30 g green onion; 500 ml water; 3 tbsp soy sauce; ½ tbsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder (granules); 1 tsp grated garlic (or garlic paste); 1 tsp salt; 1 pinch sugar; 200 g dry somen noodles; ice cubes (optional); 1 sudachi (or lime / lemon - thinly sliced); 1 Japanese or Persian cucumber (Japanese or persian - julienned); 1 boiled egg (halved); ½ tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 pinches ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This delicious chicken and citrus somen noodle soup combines the refreshing elements of a salad with the satisfying taste of noodle soup; it's served cold and has a kick of citrus flavor. Topped with tender chicken breast, crunchy cucumber, soft boiled egg and slices of sudachi (or lime!), it's easy to make and the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer's day!

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:56:39 GMT