Chilled Out Ramen Salad | zojirushi.com

[For 12 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars]
Ingredients (serves 1):
For Salad:

2 cups water
1.5 oz. fresh ramen noodle or 1 oz. dried noodle
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 hard boiled egg
3 cherry tomatoes
1/8 cup cucumber, sliced crosswise into 1/8” thickness
1 thinly sliced ham, cut into 1/2” wide strips

For Salad Dressing:

1/3 tsp. karashi (Japanese mustard)
1/4 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. rice vinegar
1 tsp. soy sauce

[For 17 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars]
Ingredients (serves 1):
For Salad:

3 cups water
2 oz. fresh ramen noodle or 1.5 oz. dried noodle
1-1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1 hard boiled egg
5 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup cucumber, sliced crosswise into 1/8” thickness
2 thinly sliced ham, cut into 1/2” wide strips

For Salad Dressing:

1/2 tsp. karashi (Japanese mustard)
1/3 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1-1/2 tsp. soy sauce

*This recipe was developed for 12 oz. and 17 oz. Zojirushi Stainless Steel Food Jars. Adjustments may be required for making this recipe in other Food Jar sizes.

1

Pre-chill the food jar by filling with ice cubes and water (not included in the ingredients list). Close the lid and allow to chill.

2

In a sauce pan, place water and bring to a boil. Add noodles to the water and cook according to the package direction.

3

Drain hot water from cooked noodle and rinse with cold water. Drain excess water and coat with sesame oil in a bowl. Set aside.

4

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients for the salad dressing.

5

Discard ice and water from the food jar and pour in the dressing from step 4.

6

Place whole, boiled egg in the food jar.

7

Cut an “x” on each cherry tomato with knife and place in the food jar.

8

Layer cooked noodles, cucumber slices, then ham. Fill until 1/2" below the ridge.

9

Shake the food jar to dress the salad right before eating. Open lid and carefully mix the salad with a fork.

10

Make sure to consume within 6 hours to prevent from spoiling.

11

Enjoy!