Okra Somen Noodles

Directions

1. 1
   Blanch the okra, drain and cool in cold water.
2. 2
   Chop up finely.
3. 3
   Pit the umeboshi and chop up.
4. 4
   Boil the somen noodles following package instructions, drain and rinse in cold running water, and chill in cold water.
5. 5
   Drain again.
6. 6
   Mix the chopped okra, umeboshi and grated garlic together.
7. 7
   The more you mix, the stickier it will get.
8. 8
   Put the somen noodles and the mixture from Step 3 onto a plate, top with shredded nori seaweed and pour the mentsuyu sauce over to finish.