Chilled Somen with Shabu-Shabu Pork in Sesame Miso Sauce

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1. 1
   Slice the cucumber and onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Prepare the pork slices and somen noodles.
   ▶ ≈2:14
2. 2
   Mix the white sesame powder, miso, mirin, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and milk together to create a rich sesame miso sauce.
   ▶ ≈3:28
3. 3
   Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch the pork slices until cooked (shabu-shabu style), then remove and let cool.
   ▶ ≈3:46
4. 4
   In another pot, boil the somen noodles until cooked, then rinse under cold water to cool and drain well.
   ▶ ≈3:52
5. 5
   Plate the chilled somen noodles, then top with the blanched pork slices and prepared vegetables.
   ▶ ≈4:40
6. 6
   Drizzle the sesame miso sauce over the top, add a few drops of sesame oil, and finish with shredded nori before serving.
   ▶ ≈5:56