# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Neon Agar-Agar Noodles
01 - 2 cups water
02 - 1/4 ounce agar-agar powder
03 - 1 tablespoon sugar
04 - Food-safe neon gel or liquid food coloring, assorted
→ Dipping Sauce
05 - 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
06 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon mirin
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
10 - 1 teaspoon sugar
11 - 1 scallion, finely sliced
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
→ Garnish
13 - Microgreens or edible flowers (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, agar-agar powder, and sugar. Stir constantly and bring to a boil, continuing until agar-agar fully dissolves, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
02 - Remove from heat. Divide the mixture evenly into separate bowls depending on the number of colors desired. Add one or two drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix thoroughly.
03 - Using a syringe or squeeze bottle, pipe each colored agar mixture into a bowl of ice water to create noodle-like strands. Let set for 1 to 2 minutes until firm. Alternatively, pour the mixture into a flat tray, allow it to set, then slice into thin noodles with a sharp knife.
04 - Collect the set noodles, rinse briefly with cold water, drain well, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, sesame oil, grated ginger, and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely. Stir in sliced scallion and toasted sesame seeds if using.
06 - Arrange chilled neon agar-agar noodles in small bundles on serving dishes. Garnish with microgreens or edible flowers as desired. Serve alongside the dipping sauce for dipping.
