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Chicken and citrus somen noodle soup in a white bowl with slices of sudachi

Chilled Chicken and Citrus Somen Noodle Soup

5 from 2 votes
By Yuto Omura
https://sudachirecipes.com
This delicious chicken and citrus somen noodle soup combines the refreshing elements of a salad with the satisfying taste of noodle soup; it's served cold and has a kick of citrus flavor. Topped with tender chicken breast, crunchy cucumber, soft boiled egg and slices of sudachi (or lime!), it's easy to make and the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer's day!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 servings
Calories 573
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 573

Ingredients 
 

Chicken

  • 150 g chicken breast
  • 2 pinches salt for sprinkling
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tbsp sake
  • 1 tsp mirin
  • 1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ tsp salt for cooking "sauce"
  • ¼ tsp sugar

Soup

  • 30 g green onion
  • 500 ml water
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ tbsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp grated garlic or garlic paste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch sugar

Somen

  • 200 g dry somen noodles
  • ice cubes optional
  • 1 sudachi or lime / lemon - thinly sliced
  • 1 Japanese or Persian cucumber(s) Japanese or persian - julienned
  • 1 boiled egg halved
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 2 pinches ground black pepper to taste

Instructions 

Chicken

  • Dry the surface of 150 g chicken breast with a paper towel.
    chicken breast wrapped in kitchen paper on a wooden chopping board
  • Stab with a fork all over on both sides.
    chicken breast pierced with a fork on a wooden chopping board
  • Sprinkle both sides with a 2 pinches salt and evenly coat with 1 tsp cornstarch.
    chicken breast coated in a thin layer of corn starch
  • Take a microwavable bowl and add ½ tbsp sake, 1 tsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder, 1 tsp mirin, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp sugar. Mix well. 
    sake, mirin, sugar and salt mixed in a glass mixing bowl
  • Add the chicken breast to the bowl and place cling film loosely over the top. Microwave for 1 1/2 mins at 600W.
    chicken breast in a glass mixing bowl and covered with plastic wrap
  • Flip the chicken over (be careful of the steam), place the cling film back on and heat for another 1 1/2 mins 600W.
    Leave the bowl in the microwave and allow the chicken to rest in the steam for 10 minutes. It will continue to cook in the residual heat.
    chicken breast microwaved in a glass bowl
  • After 10 minutes, remove the chicken from the bowl and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Save the juices, we will add them to the soup later.
    Once the chicken cool to the touch, wrap and store it in the fridge until chilled. (30 mins - 1 hour)
    resting chicken breast on a rectangular plate

Soup

  • Finely chop 30 g green onion.
    chopped spring onion on a wooden chopping board
  • Mix 500 ml water, 3 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tbsp Chinese-style chicken bouillon powder, 1 tsp grated garlic, 1 tsp salt and 1 pinch sugar in a microwavable jug and heat in the microwave at 600w for 2 1/2 minutes.
    somen soup in a glass measuring jug
  • Add the spring onion and juices from the chicken to the jug, then allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
    somen noodle soup in a jug next to a bowl with chicken juices
  • Cover the jug and store in the fridge until properly chilled (approx 30 mins - 1 hour). 
    somen noodle broth with spring onions in a glass measuring jug

Assembly

  • Boil 200 g dry somen noodles for the time stated on the packaging (usually approx 2 minutes). Pour through a mesh sieve to drain the hot water and cool by running under fresh cold water. Optional: add ice cubes to the noodles to make them extra cold.
    chilling somen noodles with ice in a large sieve
  • Divide the soup into serving bowls and add the noodles. Slice the chicken breast and place it on top of the noodles along with the julienned cucumber, boiled egg and citrus slices. 
    chicken and citrus somen noodle soup
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of pepper and a drizzle of sesame oil. Add a squeeze of citrus juice to the soup for some added zing. Enjoy!

Notes

Note: The nutritional value is based on drinking up the soup (I personally do not drink up the soup in this dish)

Nutrition

Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 90.1g | Protein: 32.6g | Fat: 10.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 5667mg | Potassium: 32.6mg