Name: Spicy Korean-Style Oil Somen Noodles
Cuisine: 韓国料理
Ingredients: 2 bundles somen noodles (approx. 2 servings); Scallions to taste; 4 sheets Korean seaweed (gim); Toasted white sesame seeds to taste; Shredded red pepper to taste; 2 tbsp sesame oil (approx. 30 ml); 1 clove garlic (approx. 13g); 1 sliced dried red chili pepper; 3 tbsp tsuyu (noodle soup base) (approx. 45 ml); 2 tbsp water (approx. 30 ml)

About "Spicy Korean-Style Oil Somen Noodles"

These spicy Korean-style oil somen noodles are easily made in a single pan using sesame oil, garlic, red chili pepper, and tsuyu (noodle soup base). Boiling the somen noodles for a short 1 minute and 15 seconds keeps them perfectly chewy after pan-frying. Starting the garlic in cold oil allows its rich aroma to infuse into the sesame oil without burning. Topped with Korean seaweed, scallions, toasted white sesame seeds, and shredded red pepper, this dish looks as gorgeous as it tastes. It is a budget-friendly recipe that is perfect for boosting your stamina during the hot summer months.

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Tips for Making "Spicy Korean-Style Oil Somen Noodles"

Prep
- Cut off the end of 1 clove of garlic, slice it thinly, and finely mince it. Mincing it finely allows its aroma and umami to easily infuse into the sesame oil when sautéed.
Boiling
- Add the somen noodles to a generous amount of boiling water, separating them as they go in, and stir gently to prevent sticking. Keep the boiling time short at 1 minute and 15 seconds, leaving a slight bite in anticipation of the subsequent pan-frying.
Prep
- Immediately drain the boiled somen noodles in a colander, rinse thoroughly under running water to wash away surface starch, and drain well.
Heat Control
- Add the sesame oil and minced garlic to the pan before turning on the heat (heat from cold over medium heat). This allows the garlic flavor to fully infuse into the sesame oil without burning.
Seasoning
- After adding the red chili pepper, sauté for about 15 seconds to transfer the heat to the oil, then add 3 tbsp tsuyu and 2 tbsp water, bringing it to a rolling boil to concentrate the umami.
Finishing
- Add the drained somen noodles all at once to the boiling sauce in the pan. Stir-fry for about 15 seconds while quickly loosening them with chopsticks. Once they absorb the sauce and become glossy, they are done. Avoid overcooking.
Plating
- Twirl the noodles into a high mound in a bowl, and pour all the remaining sauce, garlic, and chili pepper from the pan over them. Top with scallions, 4 torn sheets of Korean seaweed, toasted white sesame seeds, and shredded red pepper.

Ingredients for "Spicy Korean-Style Oil Somen Noodles"

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2bundles somen noodles (approx. 2 servings)
Scallionsto taste
4sheets Korean seaweed (gim)
Toastedwhite sesame seeds to taste
Shreddedred pepper to taste
2tbsp sesame oil (approx. 30 ml)
1clove garlic (approx. 13g)
1sliced dried red chili pepper
3tbsp tsuyu (noodle soup base) (approx. 45 ml)
2tbsp water (approx. 30 ml)

How to Make "Spicy Korean-Style Oil Somen Noodles"

1
Cut off the end of 1 clove of garlic, slice it thinly, and then finely mince it.
2
Bring a generous amount of water to a boil. Add 2 bundles of somen noodles, separating them as they go in, and boil for 1 minute and 15 seconds while stirring gently to prevent them from sticking.
3
Immediately drain the boiled somen noodles in a colander, rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove any surface starch, and drain well.
4
Quickly wash the pan used for boiling the noodles, add 2 tbsp sesame oil and the minced garlic, and then place it over medium heat. Shake the pan gently and sauté until the garlic sizzles and becomes fragrant.
5
Once the garlic is about halfway cooked, add 1 sliced dried red chili pepper and sauté for another 15 seconds to infuse the oil with spiciness.
6
Add 3 tbsp tsuyu and 2 tbsp water, stir quickly, and bring to a rolling boil.
7
Add the drained somen noodles all at once. Toss the pan while loosening the noodles with chopsticks, and stir-fry for about 15 seconds so the noodles absorb the sauce. Turn off the heat once everything is glossy.
8
Twirl the somen noodles into a high mound in a serving bowl, and pour the remaining sauce, garlic, and chili pepper from the pan over the top.
9
Top with scallions, 4 torn sheets of Korean seaweed, toasted white sesame seeds, and shredded red pepper to finish.

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A Twist on Summer Somen! Prep the Garlic First

Somen noodles are the ultimate summer staple. Today, we are making 'Spicy Korean-Style Oil Somen Noodles,' a budget-friendly, time-saving recipe that takes less than 5 minutes. We will use 2 bundles (about 2 servings) of classic Ibo no Ito somen noodles. Before boiling the noodles, let's prepare the other ingredients. We will start with 1 clove of garlic (approx. 13g), which is the key to the flavor. Cut off the end, slice it thinly, and then finely mince it. Mincing it finely with a knife allows its rich aroma and umami to easily infuse into the sesame oil when sautéed. This garlic flavor is crucial for elevating the deliciousness of these Korean-style oil somen noodles.

Boiling Somen: Every Second Counts!

Next, boil the somen noodles in plenty of water. The secret to boiling somen perfectly is using a generous amount of water so the noodles can swim freely. Once the water boils, add the noodles while separating them, and stir gently to prevent them from sticking. The boiling time is extremely important because the texture changes second by second, so using a timer is highly recommended. While normal dipping somen takes 1.5 to 2 minutes, we only need 1 minute and 15 seconds here to leave a slight bite, since we will cook them further in the pan. Once the timer goes off, immediately drain them in a colander and rinse thoroughly under running water to wash away the surface starch. Boiling them briefly gives them a wonderful, chewy texture similar to al dente pasta. After rinsing, make sure to drain them thoroughly.

Infusing Sesame Oil with Rich Garlic Aroma

While the somen noodles are draining, we will prepare the sauce base. Give the pan you just used to boil the noodles a quick wash, then add 2 tbsp (approx. 30 ml) of sesame oil. Add the minced garlic, and only then turn on the heat to medium. Heating the garlic gradually from cold oil allows its rich aroma and flavor to infuse into the sesame oil without burning. Shake the pan gently and sauté carefully until the garlic starts to sizzle and releases its wonderful fragrance.

The Golden Ratio for Spicy Savory Sauce

Once the garlic is about halfway cooked and highly fragrant, add 1 sliced dried red chili pepper for a spicy kick. Sauté the chili for about 15 seconds to transfer the heat to the oil, then add the seasonings. The base of the flavor is 3 tbsp (approx. 45 ml) of tsuyu. Store-bought tsuyu works great, but using a special homemade noodle soup base is also highly recommended. Next, add 2 tbsp (approx. 30 ml) of water to adjust the intensity of the flavor. Give it a quick stir and bring it to a rolling boil to concentrate the umami.

Letting the Noodles Absorb the Savory Sauce

Once the sauce is boiling vigorously, add the drained somen noodles all at once. Speed is key from this point on. Once the noodles are in, use chopsticks to loosen them quickly so they do not clump. Toss the pan and quickly coat the noodles, imagining them absorbing the savory sauce. Once the somen noodles have fully absorbed the umami of the sauce and the richness of the sesame oil, and everything is beautifully glossy, the base of our Korean-style oil somen is ready. Turn off the heat and get ready to plate.

Finishing with Gorgeous Korean-Style Toppings

Now, let's plate the finished oil somen noodles. Twirling the noodles with chopsticks to create a high mound makes the dish look beautiful. Pour all the remaining savory sauce, garlic, and chili pepper from the pan over the noodles. Now, we will add toppings to boost the flavor even more. First, scatter plenty of scallions to taste, then tear 4 sheets of Korean seaweed by hand and place them on top. Finally, sprinkle some toasted white sesame seeds and garnish with shredded red pepper to create a gorgeous, restaurant-quality dish.

Tasting: Fragrant Sesame & Garlic Quick Noodles

It's finally time to taste these Korean-Style Oil Somen Noodles, a must-try summer dish that comes together in under 5 minutes. The moment you take a bite, the nutty aroma of sesame oil and the punchy flavor of garlic fill your mouth, followed by a lingering kick from the red chili pepper. The briefly boiled somen noodles have absorbed the sauce to achieve a wonderfully chewy texture, while the salty umami of the Korean seaweed keeps you coming back for more. It is an incredibly addictive dish that will have you hooked from the very first bite—the perfect stamina-boosting noodle dish for hot summer days. It is extremely easy and budget-friendly, so please give it a try!

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