Hiyashi Chuuka Ramen - Refreshingly Cool Variant

Are you looking for the perfect cool-down without sacrificing real umami flavor? With this traditional Hiyashi Ramen recipe, you can conjure up the Japanese summer cult (cold, refreshing noodles in a tangy-sour sauce) onto your plate in just a few minutes. For the perfect result, simply get our ready-to-cook Hiyashi Ramen Kit delivered to your home – including the original summer sauce and perfectly elastic, air-dried premium noodles.

Hiyashi Chuuka Ramen - Erfrischend kühle Variante

The recipe

15 minutes
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 servings Ramenstar noodles with Hiyashi dressing
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (or starch)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1 tomato
  • 4 slices ham

preparation

  1. Mix water, cornstarch, and egg.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, pour in half of the egg mixture, spread, fry, flip, and set aside. Repeat with the second half.
  3. Cut cucumber into julienne strips.
  4. Cut tomato into wedges.
  5. Cut ham into julienne strips.
  6. Cook ramen noodles (without sauce) for 3 minutes, drain, and rinse with cold water.
  7. Place noodles in a deep bowl, arrange toppings colorfully, and pour Hiyashi sauce over them.

Tips from Ramenstar

A major appeal of Hiyashi Chūka lies in its colorful toppings. Other classic ingredients include:

⭐ Meat: Finely sliced ham or chicken breast.
⭐ Vegetables: Cucumber julienne and fresh tomato slices.
⭐ Egg: Omelet cut into fine strips (Kinshi Tamago).
⭐ Seaweed: Wakame or pickled seaweed varieties.
⭐ Crunch & Finish: Edamame, sesame seeds, spring onions, and a dollop of Japanese mustard (Karashi) or mayonnaise for a kick.

Tip: For a vegan option, tofu, avocado, or grilled vegetables taste excellent.