Abura Somen

We are making Abura Somen, a local dish in Amami Oshima Island. It is perfect for summer because it is quick to make and full of nutrients. The Abura Soumen with the delicious iriko-dashi broth is exceptionally delicious!

Cook Time: 10 minutes

• 60g Somen Noodles (2.1 oz)
• 50g Pork Belly Slices, cut into 8 cm (3.1") pieces (1.8 oz)
• 20g Carrot, cut into into very thin slices 4 cm (1.6") long (0.7 oz)
• 50g Onion, cut into 5 mm (0.2") wedges (1.8 oz)
• 100g Moyashi Bean Sprouts (3.5 oz)
• 40g Garlic Chives, cut into 4 cm (1.6") lengths (1.4 oz)
• 1 piece Satsumaage
• 6g Niboshi (Iriko), small size, net weight (0.2 oz)
• 1/2 tbsp Dashi Soy Sauce, or undiluted mentsuyu with the label '2~3 times concentrated'
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Olive Oil, to stir-fry
• White Pepper
• Toasted White Sesame Seeds, half-ground