Qixi Festival Themed Somen Noodles

The Qixi Festival, also known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. This dish is inspired by the festival and incorporates fresh and colorful ingredients to symbolize love and romance.

This is vegan and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Qixi Festival Themed Somen Noodles

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Chinese Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Somen Noodles
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Carrot
• 1 cup Red Bell Pepper
• 1 cup Spring Onion
• 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Rice Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. Cook the somen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. Julienne the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and spring onion.
3. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked somen noodles, julienned vegetables, and the sauce mixture. Toss well to coat.
5. Serve the Qixi Festival Themed Somen Noodles garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 70g24%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.