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Japanese Chilled Spaghetti With Tomato And Tuna

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This is a bright, cleansing and refreshing Japanese pasta recipe that’s perfect for warmer days or for those looking to eat lighter!

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 can tuna in water - reserve 2 tablespoons tuna water from the can
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 pound dry thin spaghetti or regular spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup shiso leaves or basil, shredded
  • 1 nori sheet, shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: Put soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, olive oil, sesame oil and 2 tablespoons tuna water and whisk until sugar has dissolved.
  2. Marinate the onions, tomatoes, and tuna: Put the onions, tomatoes and tuna in a bowl and pour sauce on top. Toss to coat evenly and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. Cook the spaghetti: Bring a large pot of water with salt – the water should be salty to taste – and add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente, according to directions on the package (about 6-7 minutes for thin spaghetti). Rinse under cold water and drain well.
  4. Combine the spaghetti and the sauce: Put spaghetti and sauce in a bowl and toss until coated evenly.
  5. Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper and serve topped with shiso leaves or basil and shredded nori.

Notes

Transfer the spaghetti to an airtight storage container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. 

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