Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) Coloring Pages

A Classic Summer Dish! Secrets of Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad)

Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) is a Japanese dish made by putting colorful ingredients neatly on top of cold ramen noodles, and pouring sweet and sour sauce over it. You can eat it easily even on hot and sticky summer days. That is why people often eat it at home or in restaurants when the weather gets warm.

The History and Origin of Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad)

Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) did not come from China. It is actually a dish born in Japan! Long ago, around the start of the Showa period, Chinese restaurants in Tokyo and Sendai had a problem. People did not buy hot ramen on hot summer days. So, cooks came up with this idea! It was born to help people enjoy delicious ramen even in the hot summer.

How to Make Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) and Its Ingredients

Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) looks super colorful, and that makes you feel hungry!

• Boil and chill the noodles: Boil the ramen noodles, cool them down well in cold or icy water, and drain the water off.
• Cut and place the ingredients: Cut cucumbers, ham (or roast pork), thin shredded egg crepe, and red pickled ginger into thin strips. Put them neatly on top of the noodles to make it look bright and pretty.
• Pour the sauce: Pour sweet and sour soy sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, or rich sesame sauce all over it.

Differences by Region

Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) has different names and ways to eat depending on where you live.

• Tokai Region (Aichi and more): It is normal to eat Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) with mayonnaise on the side. It makes the sour sauce taste smooth and yummy!
• Hokkaido: In Hokkaido, people often call Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) "Hiyashi Ramen".
• Kansai Region: In Kansai, many shops and people call Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) "Reimen".

How to Choose Your Colors

When you color your Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) coloring page, use different colors for each topping to make it look super yummy!

• Noodle Color: Color the noodles pale yellow or cream.
• Topping Colors: Cucumbers look great in green, shredded egg in yellow, ham in pink, and pickled ginger in bright red.
• Sauce Color: Use a clear brown for soy sauce, or a smooth light brown for sesame sauce.

Make It Look Yummy!

Try these cool ideas to make your dish look cold and delicious.

• Shine and Light: Leave a little white space on the toppings and noodles. It will look shiny with tasty sauce!
• Bowl Color: To show how cold it is, try coloring the plate in a refreshing light blue or make it look like clear glass.

Add Fun Ideas to the Background

Draw extra pictures in the background to show summer vibes. Draw wind chimes, paper fans, or sunflowers to create a fun summer meal scene!

Tips for Enjoying Your Coloring Page!

It is super fun to draw your favorite toppings too! Add tomatoes, shrimp, or tuna to make your very own favorite Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad)!

Born in Japan, Not China!

Even though it has "Chuka" (Chinese) in its name, Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad) is actually a Japanese-style Chinese dish created in Japan. Chinese restaurants in places like Tokyo and Sendai worked hard to invent it so people could get through Japan's hot, humid summers.

Mayonnaise Is Normal in the Tokai Region?

In the Tokai region, like Aichi and Gifu prefectures, it is normal to have mayonnaise on the side of the plate with Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad). The rich mayonnaise mixes with the sour soy sauce dressing, making it super smooth and delicious!

It Is Called "Chilled Ramen" in Hokkaido

If you order "Chilled Ramen" at a restaurant in Hokkaido, you will usually get regular Hiyashi Chuka (Chilled Ramen Salad), not a warm ramen that was cooled down. It is fun how different regions have different names for it!