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    Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl

    Published: Aug 14, 2021 by Michelle · 14 Comments

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    This Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl is a light dish featuring fresh sashimi salmon, sesame noodles, avocado and cucumber in a citrusy ponzu sauce. It's the perfect dish to enjoy during hot summer nights.

    Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl with chopsticks and spoon on the side.

    One of my favourite light and refreshing dishes is a special that is only offered in the summer.

    This recipe is inspired by a local restaurant, Gyo-O.

    They offer this dish during the summer, when it's hot out and you want to enjoy something light.

    It's a riff on Hiyashi Chuka, which is a Japanese cold ramen noodle dish.

    Why you'll love this dish

    This Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl is simple to prepare.

    There's virtually only one component that requires cooking, which are the noodles.

    Using sushi-grade salmon makes the dish extra special.

    The recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes.

    And this recipe is great during the summer, when you don't want to spend much time in the kitchen.

    Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl with chopsticks and spoon on the side.
    Disclaimer: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    Ingredients you'll need

    For the noodle bowls:

    • ramen noodles: cooked; you can use homemade, or store-bought
    • sesame oil: adds a little aroma and flavour to the noodles
    • sushi-grade salmon/sashimi: if you aren't comfortable consuming sashimi, you can blow-torch is (aburi-style), or use cooked salmon instead*
    • ponzu: is a light, citrusy soy sauce; if you don't have ponzu, you can substitute with 4 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon water and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and give it a mix
    • avocado: diced
    • cucumber: sliced

    Garnish:

    • nori/seaweed
    • sesame seeds
    • green onions

    How to make it

    Cook the ramen noodles according to the package.

    Pour the noodles in colander, and rinse with cold water.

    Once drained, drizzle a little sesame oil over the noodles and toss with a pair of tongs. Set aside.

    Add 2-3 tablespoon ponzu sauce to a serving bowl.

    Next, place a portion of noodles in the bowl.

    Add the salmon, avocado, cucumber, and green onions.

    Garnish with nori strips, sesame seeds and green onions.

    Give it a mix and enjoy immediately. 

    Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl with chopsticks on the side.
    How to store

    Keep the all the components separately in the fridge until ready to serve.

    You can store the assembled noodle bowl covered for up to 1 day in the fridge.

    Topping suggestions

    Feel free to customize this Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl however you like.

    I personally love adding some mixed salad greens.

    Try changing up the salmon with different seafood such as tuna or even octopus.

    Expert tips

    *It's best to talk to your fishmonger for guidance on which fish is safe to use in this type of application. 

    If you're still not completely on board with eating raw fish, you can always sear the surface of the salmon before slicing into small cubes, aburi-style.

    You can cook the ramen noodles ahead of time.

    Rinse the noodles in cold water and drain well. 

    Rinsing the noodles gives the noodles a chewy, bouncy ("qq") texture.

    Drizzling the noodles with a little sesame oil will also help the noodles from clumping together.  

    Chill the noodles in the fridge to keep them cold and refreshing.

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    Aburi-Style Smoked Salmon Oshi Sushi

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    Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles

    Be sure to let me know if you try out this recipe for light and refreshing Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Close up of Cold Salmon Noodles in a white bowl.

     

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    5 from 5 votes

    Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl

    This Cold Salmon Noodle Bowl is a light dish featuring fresh sashimi salmon, sesame noodles, avocado and cucumber in a citrusy ponzu sauce. It's the perfect dish to enjoy during hot summer nights.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time3 minutes mins
    Total Time13 minutes mins
    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 631kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 200 g ramen noodles
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 100 g sushi-grade salmon/sashimi
    • 4 tablespoon ponzu + 2 tablespoon water
    • ½ avocado diced
    • ¼ English cucumber sliced

    Garnish:

    • 1 piece nori cut into thin strips
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    • ¼ C green onions sliced
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    Instructions

    • Cook the ramen noodles according to the package directions.
    • Drain the noodles in a colander, and rinse with cold water.
    • Once drained, drizzle a little sesame oil over the noodles and toss with a pair of tongs. Set aside.
    • Add 2-3 tablespoon ponzu sauce to a serving bowl.
    • Next, place a portion of noodles in the bowl.
    • Add the salmon, avocado, cucumber, and green onions.
    • Garnish with nori strips, sesame seeds and green onions.
    • Give it a mix and enjoy immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 2755mg | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 5mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      August 16, 2021 at 4:48 am

      5 stars
      What a colorful and delicious recipe, Michelle! I love the flavor combination here, and this would be a great lunch for hot summer days. Yum!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        August 16, 2021 at 10:30 am

        Thanks David, it definitely is delicious and refreshing for those hot days where you don't want to be in the kitchen for long!

    2. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      August 16, 2021 at 2:24 pm

      The avocado and cucumber compliment the salmon so perfect... this is what I want to make for dinner on a hot summer day!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        August 16, 2021 at 6:50 pm

        Thanks Heidi, it's such a refreshing bowl of noodles!

    3. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      August 16, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      So it's basically a deconstructed sushi with noodles? I love the idea (love everything deconstructed haha). Great combination of flavours and textures!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        August 16, 2021 at 6:51 pm

        Pretty much -- sometimes you just want to have noodles (instead of rice)! Thanks Ben 🙂

    4. Josiah - DIY Thrill

      August 16, 2021 at 8:16 pm

      This salmon noodle bowl looks incredibly delicious, such a great dinner idea!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        August 17, 2021 at 8:30 am

        Thanks Josiah, it's a great dish for lunch or dinner!

    5. Raymund

      August 17, 2021 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      For some reason it reminds me of Poke Bowl, similar concept but this one is noodles. I will definitely try this with one of my favourite dressing (roasted sesame) which I bet would match perfectly

      Reply
      • Michelle

        August 17, 2021 at 7:23 pm

        Roasted sesame dressing would be very delicious on this noodle bowl!

    6. Linsey

      August 17, 2021 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      Simple dish and yet very nutritional and easy to prepare!

      Reply
      • Michelle

        August 17, 2021 at 7:24 pm

        Thank you Linsesy! It's perfect for the hot summer weather!

    7. 2pots2cook

      August 18, 2021 at 5:30 am

      5 stars
      I'm in ! Love to add seaweed to salads !

      Reply
      • Michelle

        August 18, 2021 at 6:47 am

        Thanks Davorka! It's such a light and refreshing meal for those hot summer days!

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