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Ice cold ramen is a refreshing summer noodle dish that turns chilled broth, firm ramen noodles, and simple toppings into a light meal for warm days. This recipe focuses on cooling the cooked noodles properly so they stay springy and clean-tasting, then pairing them with an ice-cold soup base that keeps the bowl savory without feeling heavy. Toppings such as cucumber, green onion, soft egg, sesame, seaweed, corn, or sliced meat can add crunch, aroma, color, and extra flavor while still keeping the dish balanced. As the cold noodles sit in the chilled broth, every bite becomes crisp, cooling, and satisfying with the familiar texture of ramen. The finished bowl works well for quick lunches or easy summer dinners, offering a simple way to enjoy ramen when hot soup feels too heavy.
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00:00Lemon is all you need for this invigorating summer ramen.
00:03A no-cook broth technique creates the ultimate refreshment while unexpected toppings sync together perfectly.
00:10Time to revolutionize the summer noodle game.
00:14For a printable version of this recipe, visit my website, just google Hiyashi Ramen statue to find me.
00:22Let's start by gathering all our broth ingredients in a bowl.
00:25We're combining 1 tablespoon of Chinese style chicken bouillon powder with 1 teaspoon of dashi granules and 1 teaspoon of
00:33sugar.
00:34Now, here's a clever trick.
00:36We're going to add just 4 tablespoons of hot water to this mixture and stir everything until it's completely dissolved.
00:43Using hot water here ensures that although granules and sugar dissolve fully,
00:48this little technique makes all the difference in creating a smooth, way-integrated broth base.
00:54These instant flavor boosters are absolutely brilliant for getting a tasty broth without any heat,
01:01which is exactly what we want on those scorching summer days.
01:06Once it's all dissolved, let's add the rest of our flavor.
01:091 tablespoon of Japanese soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of
01:19garlic paste.
01:20Then we're lightly crushing 2 tablespoons of bonito flakes or katsubushi straight into the bowl.
01:26Give those bonito flakes a gentle crush before adding them to release more of the umami-rich flavor.
01:33They really enhance the broth and give it the Japanese flair we're after.
01:39As always, all ingredients and exact measurements for this recipe can be found in the description box below.
01:46Give it another mix and then set aside for later.
01:50Let's rehydrate our wakame seaweed now.
01:54Just soak about 1 tablespoon of dried wakame in water following the package instructions.
02:00You can do this while prepping the other components.
02:03Time to cook our ramen noodles.
02:05Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.
02:08I'm using fresh noodles here, but high-quality store-bought dried noodles work too.
02:13Just avoid those fried noodles from instant cup ramen.
02:17They simply won't do this dish justice.
02:21Cook the ramen noodles for about 1 minute longer than the package instructions say.
02:26This extra cooking time compensates for the firming effect you'll get from the ice water rinse later.
02:32It makes all the difference in achieving the perfect noodle texture.
02:38Drain the cooked noodles in a colander and rinse them thoroughly with cold water.
02:47Then plunge them into a bowl of cold water and add a few ice cubes to make them extra cold.
02:56Let's finalize our broth now.
02:58Add a handful of ice to a measuring jug and fill it up to 400ml with cold water.
03:05That's 200ml of ice water per portion.
03:08The ice is crucial here.
03:10We want this broth absolutely ice cold for maximum refreshment.
03:16Mix this ice water with a cold broth mixture and there you have it.
03:20The final chilled soup base for our dish.
03:23The ice cubes haven't even melted.
03:25Now for the grand assembly.
03:28Divide those perfectly cooked noodles between 7 bowls and pour the chilled broth over them.
03:34By the way, if you love this cold ramen, I think you'll also love my cold tan tanmen recipe.
03:39Check the description for more related recipes.
03:43Top each bowl with your choice of toppings.
03:46Here I've got some halved ramen eggs, so boiled eggs are also fine.
03:51Then the rehydrated wok made that I squeezed the excess water out of.
03:56Some finely chopped green onions.
03:59And seasoned bamboo shoots.
04:01Finally, you might raise your eyebrows at this one, but I'm adding some dry killed ham on Serrano.
04:07Killed ham goes surprisingly well with my cold ramen broth.
04:11You could also use prosciutto if that's more accessible.
04:15Finish with a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.
04:21And there you have it.
04:23Your 10 minute hiyashi ramen.
04:25This is something extra special that I developed specifically for those hot and sticky days,
04:30but still crave a satisfying bowl of ramen.
04:34Want even more delicious recipes?
04:36Grab my free cookbook from the link in the description.
04:40Okay, let's go over the ingredients one more time.
04:43And if you're ready to cook, grab the written instructions by clicking the full recipe box with a picture that's
04:48about to pop up on your screen.
04:51Here we go, the link to the full recipe is on the screen for you now.
04:54And if you want to watch more similar videos, don't miss my summer recipe playlist popping up on your screen
04:59as well.
04:59Thanks so much for watching, and I hope to see you in the next one. Bye.
05:03Bye.
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