What Is Somen and How Can I Use It?

If somen has turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use it with confidence and how to choose it, cook it, store it, what to substitute, and 3 recipes to try it in.

Recipes using somen

There are 3 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Asian Style Grilled Scallops with Somen Noodle Salad & Cilantro Vinaigrette

Asian Style Grilled Scallops with Somen Noodle Salad and Cilantro Vinaigrette

Spicy Somen with Steak Strips, Chilies & Mi

Thin somen noodles stir-fried with seared steak strips, serrano chilies, fresh mint, and a soy-oyster sauce glaze. A fast, fiery Asian noodle bowl.

Cold Noodles with Pineapple

Thai-inspired cold somen noodles with fresh pineapple, coconut cream sauce, garlic oil, and red pepper flakes. A sweet, tangy, spicy vegetarian noodle dish ready in 40 minutes.

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