Japanese Sesame Noodle Salad Ingredients

SERVES 2

Ingredients

• 1 packet of ramen noodles ( 120g)

• Cucumber – Approx 8cm piece, Deseeded and thinly julienned ( 55g)

• Cherry Tomatoes – 12 sliced in half

• Baby Gem Lettuce – 5 pieces of leaves, finely sliced (30g)

• Fueru Wakame – 2 tsp, rehydrated in water for 5mins and then finely sliced

Salad Dressing:  

• Step 1: In a pot, bring some water to a boil and cook the ramen noodles as indicated on the packet. Usually 3-5mins. Once cooked, pour the noodles through a sieve and rinse under cold tap water for 3 to 4 mins and set aside.
• Step 2:In a pestle and mortar, add the roasted sesame seeds and grind until it is like a powder.  Around 2mins.  Transfer this to a bowl and add all the other salad dressing ingredients to make a sauce. Mix well.
• Step 3:In a large bowl, add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, baby gem lettuce, wakame and the cooked ramen noodles. Pour the sauce over the salad and mix well using tongs. Ready to eat.