SOMEN NOODLE SOUP ENJOY DAN:

                               SOMEN NOODLE SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

2-bundles somen noodles

4-cups dashi (recipe to follow)

2-tablespoon EACH mirin, & soy sauce

1/2-tablespoon oyster sauce

2-scallions, bias sliced into 1/2-inch slices

1/2-teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS;

1.   Boil somen noodles in a pot, in dashi broth.

2.   Simmer uncovered for about 2 minutes.

3.   Drain & wash the noodles in water.

4.   Set aside.

5.   Put dashi soup pot to a boil.

6.   Add mirin, soy sauce & oyster sauce.

7.   Put boiled somen in the soup and bring to a boil.

8.   Remove from heat.

9.   Sprinkle on sliced scallions;

DASHI:

4-cups water

3-inches dried kelp, torn into pieces

1/2-dried shiitake mushrooms

DIRECTIONS:

Bring to a simmer, & simmer 10 minutes, (but do not boil).

Drain & reserve broth.

Remove dashi &mushrooms.

ENJOY DAN:                                                              LAUGH OFTEN!!!