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Shiso Pesto Somen Salad

Tim Archuleta
4.90 from 47 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 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.

Notes

SHISO PESTO SOMEN SALAD
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