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Shiso Pesto Somen Salad
Tim Archuleta
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
25
minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
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Course
Salad
Cuisine
Japanese
Servings
2
servings
Ingredients
US Customary
Metric
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4
ounce
somen noodles
5
bunches shiso leaves
3/4
cup
grapeseed oil
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/4
ounce
yuzu juice
1
tablespoon
lemon zest
Instructions
Bring 2 quarts ( ~2 liters) heavily salted water to a boil.
Add noodles and stir once, then leave to cook until al dente.
Strain and then plunge into a bowl of ice water to cool. Strain again and set aside, refrigerating until use.
Combine shiso leaves, oil and salt in a blender. Pulse until smooth.
Dress noodles with shiso pesto, then mix in yuzu juice.
Serve either on plates or in a big bowl, family-style, garnished with lemon zest.
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