Ibonoito Japanese Handmade Somen Wheat Noodles 300g

Experience the authentic taste of traditional Japanese somen with Ibonoito Tenobe Somen – Superior Grade (300g).

Crafted using time-honored hand-stretching techniques, these delicate wheat noodles undergo 11 meticulous production steps, including repeated stretching and aging to achieve their signature smooth texture and refined taste.

The Superior Grade is the most beloved and widely enjoyed variety, representing approximately 80% of total production. With its silky mouthfeel, firm yet tender bite, and clean wheat flavor, it is perfect for chilled summer dishes or comforting warm soups.

Bring a piece of Japanese culinary tradition to your table with this premium hand-stretched somen.

How Ibonoito Somen is Produced

Ibonoito Somen is handmade during a limited period of time, concretely between October and April (being December to February the production peak).

Salted water is added to flour and then kneaded well until the dough is created. The dough is then manually and carefully stretched to make one long strip of Somen. This is the traditional hand-stretching technique that originated in the Banshu area some six hundred years ago.

The dough may separate if it is forcibly stretched out to quickly make it thin. Instead, it should be stretched out as much as possible while being twisted. After it is left to ripen it is stretched out again.

This process of ripening and stretching is repeated several times to make Somen. The entire process consists of eleven steps.

Instructions

Bring a full pot of water to a boil, cook noodles for 1 to 2 minutes. Put them in a strainer, rinse with cold water, and serve in cold water in a bowl.

When eating, lift a portion of noodles out of the water, and dip it in mentsuyu sauce. When you want to eat with hot soup, you can just put into the hot soup after you rinse with water quickly.