Sea bream somen (taisomen)

Sea bream somen (taisomen) introduction

“Tai somen” is a dish made by simmering a whole tail of Thailand on a platter with boiled somen, and eaten as a dipping soup or kake-jiru. It is especially often eaten in the coastal part of the Seto Inland Sea, and in the Nanyo region, it is eaten with condiments as a side dish of kinshi-tamago and shredded shiitake mushrooms. Goshiki somen is often used in the Matsuyama area, and it is said that it became an offering to the gods. It is also said that people began to eat thread-like somen noodles after the tanabata weavers, and it is said that the custom of eating somen in Tanabata during the Muromachi period spread to the common people in the Edo period. The combination of auspicious somen noodles and the king of fish, Thai, is said to be the strongest halle food, and it is often used for celebrations such as weddings, building up buildings, and the 60th birthday because it is a gorgeous dish that decorates Thailand as if it were swimming in white waves. At weddings, the combination of somen noodles with a wish for happiness to continue over and over again, and a happy tie is said to celebrate that the relatives of both families have met each other happily, and it has the meaning of bringing good luck. It is called “sea bream menkake” in the Nanyo region and “taimen” in the area around Matsuyama City, and it is a familiar dish even in Ehime prefecture as a whole. Put the simmered Thai noodles in a wave-like shape. It is served at celebrations of family and relatives, such as celebrations of Kisu, baby meals, and wedding receptions. Among them, in Uwajima City, there is a custom of arranging two colorful platters called “tai somen” and “fukumen” in Kamiza. Boil Thailand with seasoning and season it. Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms with water, season with seasoning, boil, and then cut into julienne. Thinly grill eggs to make kinshi eggs. Cut the green onions into small pieces. Boil somen noodles, serve on a plate, put seasoned Thai on it, and sprinkle dried shiitake mushrooms, kinshi eggs, and green onions.

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• NameSea bream somen (taisomen)
• Area Ehime
• Kind of food Soba & Udon

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