Chilled Somen Noodles Served in Cold Dashi with Chillies, Lime & Ice

This chilled somen noodle was a favourite at our home – I remember my father getting through a fair few bowls of this on exceedingly hot summer days in São Paulo. In Japan, a similar dish known as zaru soba is enjoyed throughout the hot months, although that dish uses buckwheat noodles.

Limes and red chillies are abundant in Brazil and in this Nikkei recipe they bring freshness and a South American twist to a Japanese summer staple. The dashi stock needs to be clear and preferably h