{"title":"Noodles","description":"\u003ch1\u003eNoodles\u003c\/h1\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"inaka-udon","title":"Inaka Udon","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Classic Soft Noodle Inaka Udon \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-pound bag\u003c\/strong\u003e - Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese noodles are different from an Italian pasta noodle, and make a nice change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUdon noodles are a staple food in northern Japan, and a wonderfully versatile food to have on hand for adding new flavor to your everyday meals. These wheat-based noodles differ from their Italian cousins with their slightly denser texture and wheatier taste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are chewy, soft, and fat, and make for a wonderful carrier for something green and a little protein. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hot soup somehow can make a cold day seem just about right. Greens cooked quickly in a hot pot along with mushrooms and protein, like super thin uncooked chicken, or BBQ pork. It's a delectable meal that takes all of about ten minutes, the time to cook Inaka udon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapanese Inaka udon noodles are eaten both hot and cold, kept simple or transformed when tossed with ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oils, or oyster sauce. 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The region of MIWA-SOMEN has a history of over one thousand years and the quality is called the King of Somen. MIWA-YAMAKATSU Noodle Factory is now run by the 6th generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomen noodles are a thin wheat noodles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomen noodles are believed to have originated in China and were introduced to Japan during the 9th century, likely through cultural exchanges. The Japanese then adapted and refined the noodles to match their style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomen noodles are very thin, often measuring less than 1.3 millimeters in diameter. They are typically made from wheat flour, salt, and water. The dough is rolled out thinly and then cut into long strands. Somen noodles have a pale, white appearance and a wonderful delicate texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomen noodles are commonly eaten cold, especially during the hot summer months in Japan. They are served in a variety of ways, often in a bowl of ice-cold water with a dipping sauce called tsuyu, or alongside various toppings like sliced green onions, shiso leaves, grated ginger, and wasabi. Somen can also be enjoyed in hot soups or added to stir-fries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent regions in Japan have their own unique variations of somen noodles. For example, Hiyamugi in Kyoto and Tokyo-style Somen are both slightly thicker versions of somen. In Okinawa, there is a variation called Soki Somen, where the noodles are served in a hot soup with braised pork ribs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, there is a tradition known as \"Nagashi Somen\" (flowing somen) that is popular during the summer. Thin bamboo shoots are used as water slides, and somen noodles are placed at the top. 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They are so popular that certain restaurants have nothing but these noodles on their menus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese delicious noodles take just minutes to prepare in hot water and have a distinctive nutty flavor that pairs well with cold dashi broth, scallions, sesame oil, and bean sprouts. This common preparation can also be embellished with shiitake, pork, vegetables, and tempura.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThey can be chopped and rolled with vegetables in nori for a vegetarian sushi, or coated with a sheen of butter and tossed with sautéed fresh vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHowever you nibble on them, slurping down these long noodles is said to ensure a long and happy life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   ","brand":"Japan Gold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44544693534870,"sku":"8380","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/8199\/5414\/files\/Muso-Organic-Soba-100-percent-buckwheat-noodles.jpg?v=1740749558"},{"product_id":"zaru-soba-buckwheat-noodles-with-yam","title":"Zaru Soba Buckwheat Noodles with Yam","description":"\u003ch1\u003eJapanese Buckwheat Soba Noodles \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12.75 OZ\u003c\/strong\u003e - Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Buckwheat Noodles with Yam!\u003cbr\u003eZaru Soba Noodles!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuckwheat soba noodles are one of Japan's best-loved foods. 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