Satisfying Bean Sprout Somen Noodles

Name: Satisfying Bean Sprout Somen Noodles
Yield: Serves 2 or generously serves 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 bundles (about 3 1/2 oz) somen noodles; 1 bag bean sprouts; 1/2 teaspoon garlic (from a tube); 1/2 teaspoon ginger (from a tube); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder; 1 teaspoon mirin; 1 tablespoon cornstarch + water

YUKIKI☆ @cook_40050658

Crispy bean sprouts! With garlic and ginger, even plain bean sprouts become satisfyingly flavorful! Thank you for making this recipe popular on 1/11/2014 and 9/11!
The story behind this recipe
I used to love the bean sprout ramen from a ramen shop I used to visit. Sometimes I crave it, but since I rarely eat Chinese noodles now, I made a lighter version with my favorite somen noodles.

YUKIKI☆ @cook_40050658

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Ingredients

Serves 2 or generously serves 1 serving

2 bundles(about 3 1/2 oz) somen noodles
1 bagbean sprouts
1/2 teaspoongarlic (from a tube)
1/2 teaspoonginger (from a tube)
1 teaspoonsesame oil
2 cupswater
1 tablespoonsoy sauce
2 teaspoonsoyster sauce
2 teaspoonschicken bouillon powder
1 teaspoonmirin
1 tablespooncornstarch + water

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Steps

1

Since the broth is quick to make, cook the somen noodles until slightly firm. In a separate pot, add sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, and heat.
2

Once it starts to bubble, add the bean sprouts and stir-fry quickly to mix.
3

Add water, soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, and mirin. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
4

When the bean sprouts are cooked to your liking, add the cornstarch mixed with water to thicken.
5

Add the cooked and thoroughly rinsed somen noodles, drain the water, and mix with the broth until warmed through.
6

It's also delicious with a splash of vinegar or chili oil if you like.