Hiyamugi With Sesame Dipping Sauce Recipes

COLD THIN NOODLES IN CHILLED WATER (HIYASHI SōMEN)

Steps:

• Add all the Dipping Sauce ingredients to a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
• Remove from the heat and cool it down quickly by leaving the pan in the cold water for a while, then place it in the fridge to chill.
• Boil water in a large saucepan. Remove the tape around each bunch of sōmen noodles and place the noodles in the boiling water by spreading the strands.
• Using chopsticks or a thin wooden spatula, stir the pot so that noodles are separated.
• Boil for about 2 minutes (note 3). Drain using a sieve and rinse well.
• Place noodles in a serving bowl, add chilled water (or water + ice cubes), just enough to cover the noodles.
• Using chopsticks or tongs with soft edges, take a small number of noodles at a time and gently lay them in the same direction so that the noodles line up nicely (optional).
• Decorate the noodle bowl with leaves or cucumber slices, if using. Serve with dipping sauce and condiments.

HIYAMUGI WITH SESAME DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the Sauce: Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the sliced cucumbers. Mix well and set aside. In a small pot, combine the sesame paste, dashi soy sauce, soy sauce, mirin and 1/2 cup of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 2~3 minutes whisking to incorporate the sesame paste with liquid. Pour the sesame mixture in a different container and add the 1/2 cup of water.
• 2. Rinse the salted cucumbers and squeeze out the excess water. Add the cucumbers in the sesame mixture and chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes or until cool.
• 3. Cook the Noodles: Fill a large stock pot at least half full with water and bring to a boil. Add all the hiyamugi at the same time and cook, stirring occasionally, according to the directions of the package. If the pot froths to the point of overflowing, add some cold water to calm it down. When it's done, rinse with running cold water and drain well. Serve on plates and sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
• 4. Serve with the sesame dipping sauce on the side.

JAPANESE SESAME DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a bowl, and stir well.

SESAME DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the garlic and red pepper flakes in the hot oil until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the ginger, soy sauce, honey, orange juice, sesame oil, lime juice, and sesame seeds; stir. Cook until heated, 2 to 3 minutes more.