"Get Inspired! Easy Variations of Tanabata Somen to Try on July 7th ♡"

What are we having for dinner on July 7th?

Tanabata is just around the corner＊

July 7, 2021, is a Wednesday.

✅ I want to make a meal that gives off a Tanabata vibe.

✅ But since it's a weekday, it might be hard to make something elaborate…!

I think many people feel the same way.

For those who feel this way!

In this article, I will introduce some creative recipes for the traditional Tanabata dish "cold noodles."

Check out various creative recipes and find one that you feel like you can make, and enjoy the seasonal event! ♡

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【1】

Arrange somen on a bamboo strainer and glass plate to resemble the Milky Way. Decorate it with star-shaped carrots, sliced cheese, okra, corn, and tomatoes for a colorful presentation! ♡

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【2】

Arrange chunks of somen separated by cucumber slices. Top with okra, star-shaped eggs, and ham!＊

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【3】

Putting somen in a glass bowl gives a refreshing early summer feel. The julienned cucumber looks like the Milky Way!＊

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【4】

An idea to use thinly sliced cucumber made with a peeler to resemble the Milky Way. Heart and Mickey shapes are also cute! ♡

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【5】

Simple Tanabata somen topped with three-color somen and star-shaped cheese. The toppings are perilla, pickled plum, and grated daikon!＊

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【6】

An idea to arrange five colors of somen like a rainbow. Placing egg and cheese stars adds a festive touch! ♡

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【7】

If you have parfait cups at home or can find them at a nearby 100 yen shop, I have an idea to share…!

There’s an amazing concept called "Somen Parfait"!

Topped with cherry on top, it seems kids would love it! ♡

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【8】

Place bite-sized somen in a large bowl and top each with okra, tomatoes, and stars. When arranged in a big bamboo strainer, it becomes the centerpiece of the table! ♩

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【9】

Simply somen served with okra and star-shaped bell peppers. This is something anyone can replicate even when short on time!

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【10】

Neatly arrange pink, green, and white somen. Just the addition of star toppings instantly enhances the Tanabata vibe!＊

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【11】

A colorful somen dish made with "Miwa no Niji" three-strand somen. The flavors change with colors like blueberry, tomato, and mugwort. ♡

➡ You can purchase Miwa no Niji on Rakuten♩

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【12】

A creative recipe where star-shaped cucumber and okra are arranged over somen like the Milky Way. The idea of using asparagus as bamboo leaves also sounds great!

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【13】

Cold noodles styled as the Milky Way with Orihime and Hikoboshi at the center. It seems the dipping sauce is made into a jelly!＊

➡ How to make dipping sauce jelly＊

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【14】

Colorful three-color somen topped with shrimp and curled cucumber and egg stars! ♡

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【15】

Cucumber cut with a peeler arranged like the Milky Way. The tip is to make it wavy!＊

Tanabata Cold Noodles Creative Recipe【16】

Instead of somen, using Inaniwa udon to create a Tanabata somen-style dish!

Topped with star-shaped ham, cucumber, and egg, and the sauce is made to resemble a soy milk tantan style! ♡

Things I'd like to make on July 7th＊

I introduced various creative recipes for "Tanabata Cold Noodles" that you might want to try on Tanabata! ♡

✅ Simply make somen resemble the Milky Way

✅ Shape the toppings like ham, cucumber, and egg into stars

✅ With okra, just cutting it makes a star shape, so it's convenient

I feel like there were many such arrangements!＊

Once a year, on July 7th, Orihime and Hikoboshi can meet.

I hope you have a wonderful Tanabata! ♡