Every summer, I find myself thinking about the cold noodle dish my grandmother used to make during the hot months.

When you mix chewy somen noodles in a cool broth, it helps you forget the heat for a moment.

However, making traditional cold noodles at home can be more labor-intensive than you might expect.

You have to soak, boil, and blend the beans, and you need to be careful to avoid any bean smell.

So, sometimes I whip up a similar dish using a very simple method.

While it may not be a true cold noodle dish, it's a recipe you can make without much hassle when you're suddenly craving it.

The ingredients are really simple: one pack of soft tofu, 200ml of milk or soy milk, and a handful of nuts.

You can use almonds or walnuts, or even a mix of nuts you have at home.

If possible, using soft tofu made from domestic beans seems to enhance the flavor.

The preparation is also very easy. Just put the soft tofu, milk, and nuts in a blender and blend until smooth.

At first, I wondered if this would really taste like cold noodles, but it turned out to be quite convincing.

The unique creaminess of the soft tofu combined with the nuttiness gives it a cold noodle vibe. You can add a little salt to taste, depending on your preference.

Boil the somen noodles in plenty of water. When the water starts to boil, adding cold water a couple of times seems to make the noodles chewier.

Once the noodles are cooked, rinse them several times in cold water to remove excess starch.

This way, the broth will be clean, and the texture will be better.

Place the noodles in a bowl and generously pour the soft tofu broth over them.

Top with sliced cucumber, boiled eggs, and tomatoes for a refreshing dish. Finally, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top, and you're done!

This recipe is great because the ingredients are easy to find and inexpensive.

Even kids who don't usually drink soy milk can enjoy it, and seniors who don't consume much milk will find it tasty as well.

It's a simple meal that also provides protein and calcium.

Of course, there is a difference compared to traditional cold noodles made from real beans, but considering you can make this in about 10 minutes with just the ingredients you have, it's pretty great.

On hot summer days when you don't have much appetite or suddenly crave cold noodles, give this a try.

In our house, we often make this dish every summer, and the response is always really positive.

It's simple yet nutty and refreshing, making it a summer delicacy that disappears quickly.