#009 HIKARI-MISO Harusame (Bean-Starch Vermicelli) Soup – Osuimono Style Flavor
When I saw these noodles at the Japanese market, I was very excited to see instant silver noodles! I was drawn to them by the picture of the lemon and thought that this might have a nice citrus taste. Boy, was I surprised when I opened the package. The serving sizes are so teeny weeny. I guess this will be a snack. There are 5 individually wrapped vermicelli noodles and seasoning packets. The cooking instructions are quite simple, place noodles and seasoning into bowl, pour hot water and you’re done! I covered my bowl with cling wrap and waited for a few minutes. Since this was such a tiny serving, I thought it was appropriate to use the teeniest chopsticks I had. Cute.
There are lots of goodies in the seasoning packet – there’s dried seaweed, scallions, sesame seeds, fish cake and shitake mushrooms. Oh my goodness, I took my first bite and there were so many flavors dancing in my mouth! I tasted fish, probably bonito as it’s a popular ingredient in Japanese broths and seaweed – and the sesame seeds give it a nice toasty flavor and the best part is the citrus! Turns out there are pieces of yuzu zest in the seasoning packet. BONUS! So what I thought was a lemon on the package is really a yuzu. It adds a fresh, clean taste. Yum Yum Yum. Now I’m ready for lunch.
Next snack time, I will make 2 servings.
*Product of Japan
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what’s yuzu?
yuzu is a citrus fruit that is used most commonly in japanese cooking. it’s kind of like a small lemon. are you familiar with ponzu sauce? it’s a citrus dipping sauce made with yuzu and is usually mixed with soy to serve with grilled meat or fish. i’ve never had a whole yuzu before so i don’t know what the actual fruit tastes like. i’ve only experienced it in sauces and cocktails…and now these yummy noodles!