Cold Ramen Noodles (Hiyashi Chuka)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
177 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cold Ramen Noodles (Hiyashi Chuka)
Description
The dish starts by cooking ramen noodles briefly until al dente and then rinsing under cold water to halt cooking and chill them. Eggs are scrambled and cooked into thin omelette sheets, sliced into strips, while ham and cooked shrimp are prepared as protein toppings. Fresh julienned or sliced vegetables provide a crisp, fresh contrast to the noodles.
The sauce combines ponzu, water, and sesame oil, finished with sesame seeds, creating a light, citrusy, and nutty dressing that complements the chilled noodles and toppings. Assembly involves arranging the noodles in bowls and artistically placing the prepared proteins and vegetables over the top before drizzling the sauce.
This dish is suitable for warmer weather or when a cold, vibrant meal is desired, offering a mix of textures from tender noodles, creamy eggs, and crunchy vegetables. Substituting ponzu with a mixture of soy sauce, lime juice, water, and sugar provides an accessible alternative for the sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pkg ramen noodles
- 2 egg scrambled & cooked, sliced
- 3 lices ham sliced, or meat of your choice
- 6 Shrimp cooked
- ¼ cucumber sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
- 1 tomato sliced
Additional toppings (optional):
- corn
- seaweed or wakame
- furikake seasoning
- sesame seeds
- green onions
Sauce:
- 6 tablespoon ponzu
- 4 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Cook the noodles:
- In a large pot filled with boiling water, cook the noodles for 1-2 minutes, until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain in a colander. Set aside and chill in the fridge.
Cook the eggs:
- Crack the eggs into a glass bowl and beat until scrambled. Heat a large frying pan with a little oil over medium high heat and pour about half the mixture into the pan so it fries up like a thin omelette.
- Cook for about 2 minutes and flip. Remove from pan and let cool before rolling it and slicing into thin strips.
Prepare the sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the ponzu, water, and sesame oil. Stir well. Add the sesame seeds on top.
Assemble:
- When ready to serve, portion the cold noodles into bowls and arrange the eggs, ham/meat, cucumber, carrot, tomato, shrimp (and whatever toppings) over top the noodles. Pour the sauce over the noodles, mix well and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- If ponzu sauce is unavailable, mix 4 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 tablespoon sugar as a substitute.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 209mg | 70% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5872IU | 117% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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