鹿児島県·郷土料理
Abura Somen (Oil Somen)
This is the simple and warm 'Abura Somen' familiar to households in Amami. It is a home-cooked dish from Amami Oshima made by coating boiled somen noodles with oil and the broth of sautéed dried small sardines (iriko), then mixing them with ingredients like chives, carrots, and tuna. The use of oil prevents the noodles from sticking together, and the savory aroma of the iriko ties the whole dish together. While similar to Okinawa's Somen Chanpuru, the seasoning is simpler. Because it can be made quickly and provides vegetables, it has been enjoyed daily within island life. One of the joys is that the ingredients vary slightly from household to household. It has a somewhat nostalgic and comforting taste. Please feel free to make and enjoy this home-cooked flavor that has been loved at Amami dining tables.
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