Harusame Salad

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Japanese Glass Noodle Salad - Harusame Salad:

Harusame Salad is a refreshing and light Japanese glass noodle salad, also known as Japanese Vermicelli Salad, or バンサンスー, that perfectly captures the essence of early spring. The name of Harusame is poetic—"haru" (春) means spring, and "same" (雨) means rain—evoking the image of gentle spring rain with every bite. And this salad is a combination of the glass noodles and thin cut ingredients.

This salad is a family favorite, especially with crisp cucumbers and savory ham, which our kids love. But its versatility makes it even more appealing—you can customize it with julienned carrots, imitation crab, or delicate strands of shredded omelet.

Best of all, it comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an easy yet satisfying choice for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish for dinner.

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RECIPE

Servings: 4-5

Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch (4oz) harusame noodles

• 2 pcs persian cucumber

• 2-3 pcs ham

Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 3 tbsp rice vinegar

• 3 tbsp sesame oil

• 3 tbsp sesame seeds

• 2 tsp torigara powder (Chinese Style Chicken Stock Powder)

Tools:

Cooking pot

Instructions:

1. Cook the noodles:

   Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the harusame noodles.

   Cook for about 5 minutes or follow the package instructions, and drain.

2. Prepare the ingredients:

   Thinly slice the cucumbers and cut the ham into thin strips.

3. Make the dressing:

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and torigara powder (chicken stock).

4. Assemble the salad:

   Add the cooked harusame noodles, cucumber, and ham to the bowl.

   Toss everything together until well coated in the dressing.

5. Serve and enjoy!

   This salad is best enjoyed chilled. Let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors before serving.

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