Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen)

Hiyachi Chuka literally means “chilled Chinese”; however, it is a Japanese dish with chilled
ramen noodles and various colorful toppings.  Popular toppings include strips of egg crepes, cucumber, ham, and imitation crab.  Soy sauce or sesame based dressing is poured over the noodles and toppings.

Noodle Dressing

• 6 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 4 Tbsp. sugar
• 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1 Tbsp. roasted white sesame seeds
• ¼ tsp. grated ginger
• ½ – 1 tsp. La-yu (Japanese Chili Oil)

For Shredded Egg Crepe

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tsp. sugar
• ¼ tsp. salt
• Oil

For toppings

• 6 shrimps + 1 Tbsp. sake
• 1 Japanese cucumber (1/3 English cucumber), julienned
• 1 iceberg lettuce, shredded
• ½ tomato, cut into wedges
• 3-4 slices hams 

• 4-6 imitation crab sticks (or crab meat), shredded
• Kaiware radish sprouts

Other topping options:

• shredded steamed chicken tender, blanched bean sprouts (blanched), wakame seaweed, nori seaweed strips, etc.

Noodles

• 3 6-oz fresh ramen (chukamen) noodles

For Garnish

• 1 Tbsp. roasted white sesame seeds
• Karashi hot mustard (optional)
• Pickled red ginger (beni shoga)

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