Hiyashi Chuka for Hong Kong Summer

Make hiyashi chuka through chilled noodles, dressing and toppings with a practical home preparation sequence.

Hiyashi Chuka for Hong Kong Summer

Hiyashi chuka is cold ramen for humid weather: chilled noodles, sweet-sour dressing, omelette, cucumber, ham or chicken and tomato. This recipe is adapted for a Hong Kong flat, locally available ingredients and a normal hob.

Cooking hub: How to Make Ramen at Home in a Hong Kong Kitchen. Component guide: Anatomy of a Ramen Bowl.

Serves 2. Time 25 minutes. It keeps the stove on for less than 15 minutes.

🛒 1. Ingredients

  • 2 portions ramen noodles
  • Cucumber, tomato and 2 eggs
  • Ham, chicken or tofu
  • Soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil
  • Mustard or chilli oil

🔥 2. Method

  1. Cook a thin omelette, cool and cut into strips.
  2. Mix soy, vinegar, sugar and sesame oil; chill.
  3. Cook noodles, rinse cold and drain very hard.
  4. Arrange noodles and toppings on chilled plates.
  5. Pour dressing at the table.

🧂 3. Adjustments and substitutions

For sesame dressing whisk tahini into the soy-vinegar dressing. See hiyashi chuka and cold ramen.

Cool ingredients promptly. Egg, chicken and noodles should not sit at room temperature in Hong Kong heat.

❓ FAQ

Can I use spaghetti? Yes, with baking-soda spaghetti.

Can I make it vegan? Use tofu and omit egg.