Japanese Hiyashi Chuka
Hiyashi Chuka is a refreshing Japanese cold noodle dish, typically served chilled during the hot summer months. It features ramen noodles topped with a colorful array of julienned vegetables, sliced ham or chicken, and sometimes egg, all dressed in a tangy, savory sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally balanced, offering a good mix of carbohydrates from the noodles, protein from the meat or egg, and vitamins from the fresh vegetables. A typical serving provides around 400-500 calories, making it a light yet satisfying meal option.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 µg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Folate | 60 µg |
Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Hiyashi Chuka is uniquely Japanese in its adaptation of Chinese-style cold noodles, embodying the concept of 'shokuyoku no aki' (appetite in autumn) but enjoyed in summer to combat heat. Nutritionally, it's celebrated for its high water content from vegetables and hydrating dressing, which helps with summer hydration.
