Recipe
Wasabi Avocado Somen with Prosciutto
Serves：2 Servings
Ingredients
| HANDA Somen | 2 bundles(200g) |
|---|---|
| AExtra Virgin Olive oil | 1.5 tbsp |
| Avocado | 1 pc |
| AMayonnaise | 1 tbsp |
| Prosciutto | 4 slices |
| ASoy Sauce | 1 tbsp |
| AWasabi paste | 1～1.5 tsp |
| Salt & Pepper | a pinch |
| Extra Vergin Olive Oil | to taste |
| Wasabi Taste | to taste |
| Black Pepper | a pinch |
Directions
- Remove the pit and skin from the avocado, then cut it into 1.5 cm cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ① with the seasonings (a), and mix gently.
- Boil plenty of water in a large pot and cook the handa somen noodles for 4–5 minutes. Drain and rinse them thoroughly in ice water, gently rubbing them to remove any excess starch. Drain well using a strainer.
- Add the well-drained somen noodles to ② and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Top with torn pieces of prosciutto and a small amount of wasabi paste. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
Tips
This dish features a Japanese-style avocado somen with a flavorful kick from wasabi and soy sauce. The wasabi adds a great balance of spice and enhances the overall taste.
If you don't have wasabi, you can substitute it with horseradish for a similar spicy kick.
