Name: Cold Ramen with Sesame Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) fresh ramen noodles; 4 tablespoons tahini or sesame paste; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey or sugar; 1 cucumber, julienned; 1 carrot, julienned; 2 eggs, hard-boiled and sliced; 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded (optional); 1/2 cup bean sprouts; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds; 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Cook the noodles

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions, usually 2-3 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse under cold running water until completely chilled. Drain well and set aside.
Prepare the sesame sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together the tahini or sesame paste, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey until smooth and well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water to reach desired consistency.
Prepare the toppings

Julienne the cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks. Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs. If using chicken, ensure it's cooked and shredded into bite-sized pieces. Wash the bean sprouts and pat dry.
Assemble the dish

Divide the chilled noodles among four serving bowls. Drizzle each portion with the sesame sauce. Arrange the cucumber, carrot, egg slices, chicken (if using), and bean sprouts on top of the noodles in separate sections for visual appeal.
Add final touches

Sprinkle each bowl with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately while the noodles are still cold and refreshing. Provide additional sesame sauce on the side if desired.

Cold Ramen with Sesame Sauce

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