Sunomono or Hiya Somen is a classic Japanese dish served as a refreshing meal along with relishes and cold vegetables during summer’s oppressive heat. The bright sour flavor stimulates movement of Liver Qi and aids digestive vitality.
Ingredients
- 11 oz somen noodles
- 2 small cucumbers thinly sliced
- 2 slices of lemon very thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp organic sugar
- ice water
- crab optional
- tamari or soy sauce optional
Servings:
Instructions
- Cook noodles according to package, drain well. Sprinkle sliced cucumber and lemon slices with salt and let stand a few minutes. Squeeze out excess moisture. Combine vinegar, sugar, and soy in a bowl and mix well. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber and lemon slices and mix well. In 3 or 4 small individual bowls, divide noodles. Cover noodles with ice water. Divide vinegar mixture, lemon and cucumbers evenly between the bowls. Add in a little crab, if desired.
Recipe Notes
- Energetics: Sour moves Qi, stimulates the Liver and Gall Bladder.
Contraindications: Those with very cold patterns or excessively weak Spleen Qi should avoid excess cold foods. Eat this cool rather than cold.
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