Okinawa-style Stir-fried Somen Noodles
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This classic Okinawa home-style stir-fried somen dish is famous for its rich and flavorful ingredients. Using canned tuna paired with onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and celery, and accented with bonito flakes and black bean soy sauce, you can stir-fry a savory and aromatic island-style comfort dish in one pan.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Slice the garlic, julienne the onion, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, and cut the celery into segments. → Boil the somen noodles in hot water for 2 minutes, drain, and use scissors to snip the noodles to prevent sticking. → Heat the pan, stir-fry the eggs, add garlic slices until fragrant, then add onion, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms, stir-frying over medium heat until soft. → Turn off the heat, add the somen noodles, the entire can of tuna (including juices), white pepper, and black bean soy sauce. → Turn to high heat, add 100cc of water, stir-fry quickly until evenly mixed, then finish by adding bonito flakes and celery, stir-frying on high for 1 minute before serving.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Slice the garlic, julienne the onion, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, and cut the celery into segments. → Boil the somen noodles in hot water for 2 minutes, drain, and use scissors to snip the noodles to prevent sticking. → Heat the pan, stir-fry the eggs, add garlic slices until fragrant, then add onion, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms, stir-frying over medium heat until soft. → Turn off the heat, add the somen noodles, the entire can of tuna (including juices), white pepper, and black bean soy sauce. → Turn to high heat, add 100cc of water, stir-fry quickly until evenly mixed, then finish by adding bonito flakes and celery, stir-frying on high for 1 minute before serving.
Introduction
This classic Okinawa home-style stir-fried somen dish is famous for its rich and flavorful ingredients. Using canned tuna paired with onions, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and celery, and accented with bonito flakes and black bean soy sauce, you can stir-fry a savory and aromatic island-style comfort dish in one pan.
Step 1
Slice the garlic thinly and set aside.
Step 2
Peel the onion and julienne it (no need to be too thin) to add sweetness and aroma to the dish.
Step 3
Julienne the carrots (keeping them slightly thick so they don't break during stir-frying).
Step 4
Slice the shiitake mushrooms into thin strips, including the stems.
Step 5
Wash the celery. Before cutting into 3cm segments, smash them with the side of a knife to release the aroma. You may also use the washed celery leaves.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
The secret to boiling somen is using plenty of boiling water and limiting the time to exactly 2 minutes; otherwise, the noodles will become mushy during the stir-frying process. ⏱️
Snipping the noodles with scissors after draining is a crucial step to ensure the noodles stay separated and do not clump together during stir-frying. 💡
This recipe uses water-packed canned tuna. You can include the liquid in the pan, as it provides natural sweetness and savory depth without the greasiness of oil-packed tuna. ⚠️
While traditional Okinawa stir-fried somen often uses chives, this version substitutes them with celery (including the leaves). Smashing the celery before cutting releases its unique aroma, making it an excellent alternative. 🍳
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