Hiyashi-chuka

Directions

  1. 1Cut the cucumber into strips.
  2. 2Prepare the eggs.
  3. 3Cut the ham into strips.
  4. 4Combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ginger, and a touch of lemon juice in a bowl to make the sauce.
  5. 5Stir the sauce until combined.
  6. 6Boil the noodles.
  7. 7Drop the boiled noodles into ice water.
  8. 8Place the noodles in a bowl.
  9. 9Top your noodles with ham, bright crunchy veggies (cucumber and tomato), shredded egg, and some crispy tempera bits.
  10. 10Pour the sauce over the ingredients.

Ingredients

  • ham
  • cucumber
  • egg
  • tomato
  • Hiyashi-chuka noodles
  • 4 parts soy sauce
  • 4 parts vinegar
  • 3 parts sugar
  • ginger
  • lemon juice
  • 1 part mirin
  • water
  • ginger juice
  • sesame oil
  • crispy tempera bits

Equipment

knifepanbowlchopsticks

Tips

  • You can use any protein from chicken, shrimp, or tofu instead of ham.
  • Dropping the noodles into ice water after boiling makes them extra chewy and refreshing.