Introducing "summer foods" you can find in supermarkets

In Japanese supermarkets,Perfect food for summerSo that you can eat it easily even on a hot day when you lose your appetite,Cold, refreshing foodis very popular.

Especially popular areCold noodle dishes.for example,SomenorChilled Chinese noodles,andZaru soba noodlesorZaru UdonAnd more.
These are simple styles of eating noodles that have been soaked in cold water and then dipped into the soup. They are refreshing and easy to eat.A seasonal feature of summer in JapanIt can be said that it is a
Another great thing about these noodles is that they are sold at supermarkets not only in Japan, but also in soups and condiments (such as chopped green onions, seaweed, and ginger), so you can enjoy a Japanese summer meal at home right away.

【【Zaru soba noodles】
It is made by boiling soba noodles and then cooling them in cold water.
It is eaten by dipping it in soup.
Adding some nori or a little wasabi gives it a more grown-up flavor.

【【Zaru Udon】
Udon is thick, chewy wheat noodles.
Zaru udon is also chilled in cold water and eaten by dipping it in soup.
Many people also add green onions and ginger to it.

【【Chilled Chinese noodles)】
Colorful vegetables and cold Chinese noodles. Top with ham, egg, cucumber, etc. and pour sour sauce over it. It's refreshing and perfect for hot days!

【【Somen】
They are very thin, white noodles. After boiling, they are cooled in cold water and then eaten with tsuyu (soy sauce-based soup). They are also delicious topped with shiso leaves or myoga ginger.

【【Tokoroten】
It's like jelly, but it's not sweet. It's eaten with a sour sauce. It's low in calories and healthy.

【【Summer fruits】
Summer fruits such as watermelon, melon, and peaches are also popular.

On hot summer days, cold noodle dishes are a staple on the Japanese dining table.
Supermarkets are stocked with a wide variety of easy-to-make and delicious products, such as somen noodles, chilled Chinese noodles, zaru soba noodles, and zaru udon noodles.
Be sure to enjoy the taste of Japanese summer!