Harusame Salad

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Japanese Glass Noodle Salad - Harusame Salad:

Harusame Salad is a delightful Japanese glass noodle salad that embodies the essence of early spring. The name itself is poetic, with "Haru" meaning spring and "Same" meaning rain, painting a picture of gentle spring rain in every bite.

Harusame Salad is our family’s favorite, especially with cucumber and ham, which are beloved by our kids. However, it's a versatile dish that welcomes a variety of toppings like carrots, imitation crab, or shredded omelette. It's a quick and refreshing meal that can be prepared in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner.

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RECIPE

Servings: 3-4

Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch harusame noodles

• 1 pc cucumber

  Sauce:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• 1 tsp chuka dashi (Chinese Style Chicken Stock Powder)

Tools:

Cooking Pan

Instructions:

1. Boil water and add the Harusame noodles. Let them cook for about 5 minutes. Once done, drain the noodles and set them aside.

2. Thinly slice the cucumber, and cut ham.

3. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and Chuka Dashi.

4. Add the cooked Harusame noodles, cucumber, and ham to the bowl with the sauce. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the sauce.

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