Jul 4 / Kim

Hiyashi Chuka – Chilled Chinese Noodle Salad

Chilled Chinese Noodle Salad

For Washoku Warriors Challenge #11 we had two options and I decided to try the Hiyaski Chuka. First, I want to say I love chuka soba and use it for our stir fry all the time (the dried variety). The original recipe call for ramen, which I am sure is equally yummy, but I was eager to have another opportunity to use chuka (besides, my life is made easier because my son LOVES chuka soba).

noodle salad with toppings

I opted to make the Clear-Style Dressing because it was a bit quicker to make and it is terribly hot in New Mexico right now.

Besides garnishing with all chilled: cucmbers, ham, soy simmered shiitakes (p.188), thin omelet (p.290), grape tomato, toasted sesame seed, and green onion, I added a briefly sauteed carrot because I thought the addition of this color and flavor would suit this dish.

THE VERDICT: Delicious beyond belief. My husband had 2 servings! I also learned about “aku nuki” removing bitterness from cucumber. Five star meal!