【Hiyashi Chuka】Cool, Tangy, and Addictive: Japanese Cold Ramen

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

chilled ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles offer more fiber, while spaghetti is often less expensive.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner, and bologna is a more economical alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake, while tamari is often similarly priced.

Prepare the Hiyashi Chuka sauce by mixing sugar, rice vinegar, chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds in a bowl.

For the toppings, sprinkle salt on the cucumber and let it sit for a few minutes, then rinse and drain.

Cut the tomato into wedges, slice the ham into strips, and prepare the shrimp and crab sticks.

For the egg, beat it with salt, sugar, and potato starch mixture, then cook it in a pan to make a thin omelet and slice into ribbons.

Cook the noodles according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water until chilled.

Arrange the chilled noodles on a serving plate, top with the prepared toppings, and drizzle the sauce over everything.

Garnish with Japanese mustard if desired and serve immediately.

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