Traditionally made, chilled “kan-somen” noodles shimmered in the winter cold in mid-January as their annual production peaked on Shodo Island in western Japan’s Seto Inland Sea.
The island’s noodles made from October to the end of March are popular for their firm texture thanks to exposure to the cool air and their pronounced white color. Lower amounts of salt are also a benefit of the method.
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