Japanese Cold Noodles Recipe (Hiyashi Chuka)
Beat the summer heat with Hiyashi Chuka, refreshing Japanese cold ramen with veggies, egg, and a savory-sweet soy sauce-based dressing. Easy, light, and delicious!
Ingredients
For the Noodles
For the Toppings
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Japanese or Persian Cucumbers
- 2 small tomatoes
- 6 slices ham
- 8 oz fresh crab meat , or 4 imitation crab sticks
- white sesame seeds, for garnish
For the Dressing
- 4 tbsp light soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
Cook the Noodles
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add noodles into the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. If you are using GloryLand buckwheat noodles, the boiling time takes 4 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked noodles to a bowl of ice water or rinse them under running cold water to stop the cooking. Drain noodles and set aside.
Prepare the Toppings
- Cook the egg into a thin omelet in an non-stick pan. Then roll the egg and slice it into strips.
- Julienne the cucumber, cut the tomatoes into wedges, and slice the ham into strips. If using imitation crab, separate the crab sticks into thin strips.
Make the Dressing
- In a bowl, combine all dressing ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, water, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir until well combined.
Assemble the Bowl
- Place the cold noodles on a plate or in a bowl. Place all toppings and pour the dressing on top before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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