Rooted to its 400-year history in noodle making, the island and its locals thrive at producing somen.
Shodoshima somen noodles have a distinct chewy texture, and making it is very much a traditional affair. Locals make them by mixing wheat flour, salt water, and locally-produced sesame oil.
Visitors in Shodoshima can get a hands-on experience at somen making via reservation.
Shodoshima somen noodles have a distinct chewy texture, and making it is very much a traditional affair. Locals make them by mixing wheat flour, salt water, and locally-produced sesame oil.
Then, they patiently stretch it by hand and dry it under the sun for a few hours.
Visitors in Shodoshima can get a hands-on experience at somen making via reservation.
Go on a tour of their noodle factories, take part in stretching and dividing the noodle dough, and enjoy the fruit of your hard work with a cup of somen soup at home! Definitely a must-try for when you visit Japan.
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