Japanese Summer Noodles Hiyashi Chūka Recipe (冷やし中華)

ramen noodles

🥗Healthier: soba noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Soba noodles are lower in calories and spaghetti is often more affordable.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while canned chicken is a budget-friendly alternative.

Prepare the dressing by mixing water, soy sauce, tahini, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, grated ginger, salt, and white pepper in a bowl until well combined.

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

Julienne the cucumber and slice the tomatoes into wedges.

Slice the ham into thin strips.

Prepare the usuyaki tamago (Japanese thin omelette) if not using pre-made.

In serving bowls, place the chilled ramen noodles as a base.

Top with julienned cucumber, tomato wedges, sliced ham, and usuyaki tamago.

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the assembled ingredients.

Serve immediately.

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