Hiyashi Chuka 🍜 – A Refreshing Cold Ramen Dish
🌟Hiyashi Chuka is a refreshing cold ramen dish that’s perfect for hot summer days. Topped with a colorful mix of fresh ingredients like imitation crab, ham, cucumber, and egg, it’s a quick, healthy, and delicious meal. The dish is finished with a homemade soy-based dressing that adds a tangy, umami-rich flavor, making it both satisfying and light.
Equipment
- 🥣 Small bowl (for dressing)
- 🍳 Frying pan (for cooking eggs)
- 🍲 Saucepan (for simmering dressing)
- 🛁 Colander (for rinsing noodles)
- 🔪 Cutting board & knife (for prepping toppings)
- 🔥 Large pot (for boiling noodles)
- 🧊 Refrigerator (for chilling noodles & storing leftovers)
Ingredients
- 🍜 Noodles & Broth
- 3 servings fresh ramen noodles or Hiyashi Chuka noodles
- Chicken stock or water for the broth
- 🥄 Base Dressing
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1½ tbsp sesame oil
- 🥗 Toppings
- 2 large eggs for soft-boiled or thin omelette strips
- 1 tomato quartered
- 2 Japanese or Persian cucumbers julienned; if using an English cucumber, remove seeds
- 4 slices ham thinly sliced
- 4 sticks imitation crabmeat kanikama
- 🌟 Additional Flavor & Texture
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for frying eggs
- ½ tsp chili oil optional, for extra heat 🌶️
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp grated ginger fresh for the best flavor
- 1 garlic clove optional, minced 🧄
- 2 scallions white and light green parts, thinly sliced
- 1 small handful wakame rehydrated if dried
- 1 ear of corn kernels sliced off 🌽
- Spicy Japanese mustard for serving
- 🧊 Chilling the Noodles
- Ice water to quickly cool the noodles after cooking ❄️
Instructions
- 🥣 Step 1: Prepare the Dressing
- 1️⃣ Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chicken stock in a small bowl.
- 2️⃣ Add karashi (Japanese mustard) or hot mustard for extra heat.
- 3️⃣ Stir in grated ginger for a fragrant touch.
- 4️⃣ Simmer the mixture briefly to dissolve the sugar, then cool it with iced water or refrigerate.
- 🍽️ Step 2: Prepare the Toppings
- 🔪 Slice cucumber into thin julienned strips.
- 🦀 Prepare imitation crab, shrimp, and sliced egg for topping.
- 🥚 Make a simple omelette, then roll and slice it into thin strips.
- 🍜 Step 3: Cook & Chill the Noodles
- 1️⃣ Boil ramen noodles in salted water until tender.
- 2️⃣ Drain and rinse with cold running water to stop the cooking process.
- 3️⃣ Place the noodles in ice water for 1 minute to chill completely.
- 🥢 Step 4: Assemble & Serve
- 🍜 Divide the chilled noodles into serving bowls.
- 🥗 Arrange the toppings on top for a colorful presentation.
- 🥄 Drizzle with the chilled dressing.
- 🌿 Garnish with sesame seeds, pickles, and corn for extra flavor.
Notes
✅ Swap Noodles – Use soba or udon noodles instead of ramen for a different variation.
✅ Storage Tip – Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days, but noodles should be prepared fresh before serving for the best texture.
✅ Customize It – Add shrimp, tofu, or extra veggies for more variety.
✅ Storage Tip – Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days, but noodles should be prepared fresh before serving for the best texture.
✅ Customize It – Add shrimp, tofu, or extra veggies for more variety.
⚡ Nutrition Facts (Approximate per Serving)
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Protein: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg (varies depending on soy sauce and chicken stock used)