RECIPE
Somen Pomodoro
Preparation Time:About 20minutes
Umami, a Taste Discovered in Japan that now Garners Attention from The World
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
servings of somen noodles | 3 servings |
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tomato juice | 200 cc |
cherry tomatoes | 8 |
perilla | 2 |
butter | 1 tablespoon |
salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
parmesan cheese | 4 tablespoons |
Olive oil | An optimal amount |
Garlic (to taste) | An optimal amount |

Directions
Cook somen noodles in 1.5 liter of boiling water with 2 teaspoons of salt (not included in the ingredients list) for 1 minute. Wash with water and drain.
Heat butter, cherry tomatoes cut in half, and tomato juice in a frying pan. Add garlic to taste.

Add cooked somen noodles, parmesan cheese and olive oil.

Serve on a plate and scatter chopped perilla. Parmesan cheese may be sprinkled later.
Tips
Tomato and cheese, some of the top ingredients with umami, are used for this recipe. You can also use tomato juice to make cooking easier.
Recipe from: NOBU chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa