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What is “Hiyamugi”?

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Hiyamugi is a cold noodle dish that is especially popular during the summer in Japan. It is sometimes written literally as hiyamugi'', buthiyamugi” is the common way to call it.

Hiyamugi uses noodles made mainly from wheat flour. The noodles are thin and short and can be eaten with cold soup or dipping sauce. Cucumbers, tomatoes, ham, eggs, seaweed, and other ingredients are sometimes used as ingredients, but it may vary depending on the region and personal preference.

Hiyamugi soup is generally flavored with dashi stock or soy sauce. Also, after boiling the noodles in hot water, cool them thoroughly with cold water. For this reason, when eating hiyamugi, it is common to mix the noodles with the soup or dipping sauce instead of having the soup and noodles together.

“Hiyamugi” is popular as a dish that beats the heat because it has a refreshing taste and a pleasant coolness when eaten on a hot summer day. It is widely known as one of the staple cold noodle dishes in summer.

User

Do you have “Hiyamugi” with a unique manufacturing method?

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Yes, there are some unusual recipes for hiyamugi. Below are some examples.

Slurping hiyamugi: Unlike regular hiyamugi, the noodles are chilled without being washed with cold water, and eaten with soup or dipping sauce. With this method, you can enjoy the smooth texture of the noodles.

Ice Hiyamugi: This is a method of cooling the noodles with ice to completely cool the Hiyamugi noodles. Sometimes ice is placed in a bowl together with the noodles, and the soup or dipping sauce is poured over it. This method gives the noodles a colder, more refreshing taste.

Instant Hiyamugi: Some instant noodles have been developed specifically for Hiyamugi. These instant hiyamugi come in packs of noodles and soup and are easy to make.

Variety of toppings: Cucumber, ham, and eggs are common toppings for Hiyamugi, but unique toppings are sometimes added depending on the region or individual arrangement. For example, you can change the flavor and texture by adding unusual toppings such as avocado, fruit or cheese.

These are just a few examples, but “Hiyamugi” can be changed in various ways depending on individual tastes and arrangements. Creative chefs and gourmets are experimenting with new ideas, creating many variations of hiyamugi.

User

Please teach me various recipes.

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Below are some hiyamugi recipes. These are just a few examples and can be adapted to suit your tastes, allergies, etc. All recipes are refreshing and perfect for hot summer days.

[Basic hiyamugi]

material:

Barley noodles: Appropriate amount

Cucumber: 1, finely chopped

Tomato: 1 peeled and finely chopped

Ham: desired amount, chopped

Egg: 1, boiled and sliced

Nori: Appropriate amount, finely chopped

soup:

Dashi stock: 2 cups

Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons

Vinegar: 1 tablespoon

Mirin: 1 tablespoon

Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon

Sesame oil: a little

How to make:

Boil the barley noodles according to the instructions on the packet, rinse well with cold water, and drain.

Put cucumber, tomato, ham, egg and seaweed in a bowl and mix.

In another bowl, mix the dashi stock, soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, sugar, and sesame oil.

Place the chilled barley noodles in a bowl and add the toppings.

Finished with soup. If you like, you can add chili oil or shichimi chili pepper.

[slurping hiyamugi]

material:

Barley noodles: Appropriate amount

Cucumber: 1, finely chopped

Ham: desired amount, chopped

Egg: 1, boiled and sliced

Nori: Appropriate amount, finely chopped

Dipping sauce:

Soy sauce: 4 tablespoons

Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon

Vinegar: 1 tablespoon

Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon

Ground sesame seeds: 1 tbsp

How to make:

Boil the barley noodles according to the instructions on the packet and drain without rinsing with cold water.

Place the cucumber, ham, egg and seaweed in a bowl and mix.

In another small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, and ground sesame to make the dipping sauce.

Place the chilled barley noodles in a bowl and add the toppings.

Add the dipping sauce on the side, and eat the noodles by slurping them into the dipping sauce. It’s also delicious if you add shichimi chili pepper or grated ginger to your liking.

[Ice hiyamugi]

material:

Barley noodles: Appropriate amount

Cucumber: 1, finely chopped

Ham: desired amount, chopped

Egg: 1, boiled and sliced

Nori: Appropriate amount, finely chopped

soup:

Dashi stock: 2 cups

Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons

Vinegar: 1 tablespoon

Mirin: 1 tablespoon

Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon

Ice: Moderate

How to make:

Boil the barley noodles according to package directions, rinse with cold water and drain.

Put the cucumber, ham, egg and seaweed in a bowl and mix.

In another bowl, mix the dashi stock, soy sauce, vinegar, mirin, and sugar well.

Fill a bowl with ice and place the chilled barley noodles on top.

Place the toppings on top, pour over the soup, and you’re done. You can eat the noodles cold while the ice melts slowly.

These are some of the Hiyamugi recipes. Please arrange according to your taste and the inventory of ingredients. It will be a fun summer meal.

User

If made in America

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In the United States, there is a recipe like the one below when making “hiyamugi”.

[American-style chilled Chinese noodles]

material:

Spaghetti or egg noodles: to taste

Cucumber: 1, thinly sliced

Ham or chicken breast: desired amount, shredded

Eggs: 2, boiled and cut into wedges

Lettuce: appropriate amount, shredded

Green onions: 2, finely chopped

dressing:

Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons

Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons

Rice vinegar: 2 tablespoons

Sugar: 1 tablespoon

Grated garlic: 1 clove

Grated ginger: 1 piece

Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon

How to make:

Boil spaghetti or egg noodles according to package directions, rinse in cold water and drain.

Combine cucumbers, ham or chicken breast, eggs, lettuce and green onions in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, grated garlic, grated ginger, and sesame seeds to make the dressing.

Place the chilled noodles in a bowl and add the toppings.

Finished with dressing. If you like, you can add chili peppers or peanuts as toppings for accents.

This American-style “hiyamugi” uses spaghetti and egg noodles and is prepared with American ingredients and seasonings. Enjoy a refreshing cold noodle dish while arranging American ingredients.

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if made in the UK

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When making “hiyamugi” in the UK, the following recipes can be considered.

[British chilled Chinese noodles]

material:

Spaghetti or egg noodles: to taste

Cucumber: 1, thinly sliced

Ham or roast chicken: desired amount, shredded

Eggs: 2, boiled and cut into wedges

Lettuce: appropriate amount, shredded

Radishes: 3-4, thinly sliced

Lemon: 1, sliced

dressing:

Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons

Honey: 1 tablespoon

Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

Salt: a little

black pepper: a little

How to make:

Boil spaghetti or egg noodles according to package directions, rinse in cold water and drain.

Combine cucumbers, ham or roast chicken, eggs, lettuce, radishes and lemons in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Place the chilled noodles in a bowl and add the toppings.

Finished with dressing. If you like, you can garnish with fresh herbs (eg basil or parsley).

This British-style ‘Hiyamugi’ uses spaghetti and egg noodles, with British ingredients and dressings. Flavors such as lemon and Dijon mustard are refreshing, and the sweetness of honey accentuates. Enjoy a cold noodle dish by adding your favorite arrangement according to British ingredients and seasonings.

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if made in spain

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When making hiyamugi in Spain, you can think of the following recipe.

[Spanish chilled Chinese noodles]

material:

Barley noodles or Fidel: to taste

Tomatoes: 2, chopped

Cucumber: 1, thinly sliced

Red Bell Pepper: 1, finely chopped

Ham or chorizo: desired amount, shredded

Onion: 1, finely chopped

Olives: appropriate amount, sliced

Fresh parsley: finely chopped

dressing:

Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

White wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons

Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

Garlic: 1 clove, grated

Salt: a little

black pepper: a little

Cumin powder: 1/2 teaspoon

How to make:

Boil the barley noodles or Fidel according to package directions, rinse and drain in cold water.

Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, ham or chorizo, onions, and olives in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin powder to make the dressing.

Place the chilled noodles in a bowl and add the toppings.

Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with fresh parsley to finish. You can also add chilies or paprika powder for extra spiciness if you like.

This Spanish-style “hiyamugi” incorporates Spanish seasonings and toppings. It features Spanish culinary elements such as olive oil and cumin powder. A combination of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, ham and chorizo, all of which bring out the flavors of the Mediterranean. Enjoy it as a cold noodle dish perfect for hot Spanish summers.

Also, depending on the region of Spain, a cold soup called “gazpacho” is popular. Gazpacho is a soup made with tomatoes, cucumbers, paprika, garlic, olive oil, etc. You can also enjoy it by adding barley noodles. It is also recommended as a repertoire of Spanish cuisine.

This is the recipe for Spanish-style hiyamugi. Try to arrange and make it at home and enjoy the flavor of Spain. I hope you have a delicious meal!

User

It is said to be chilled Chinese noodles in the explanation from a while ago, but I think that chilled Chinese noodles and hiyamugi are different foods.

ChatGPT

As you said, I’m sorry. Hiyashi chuka and hiyamugi are different foods. We apologize for providing incorrect information.

Hiyashi Chuka is a Japanese cold noodle dish that consists of Chinese noodles served cold and topped with ingredients and dressings. Hiyamugi, on the other hand, are noodles made from glutinous barley and are usually eaten with hot soup or broth.

In order to provide the correct information, we would like to inform you that there is no specific traditional dish for “hiyamugi” in Spain. In Spanish cuisine, there are variations of cold soups and noodle dishes, but the specific recipe for hiyamugi is not generally known.

Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with.

User

If you were to make hiyamugi in America, what recipe would you come up with?

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When making “hiyamugi” in the United States, the following recipe can be considered.

[American-style hiyamugi]

material:

Glutinous barley: Appropriate amount

chicken breast or pork: desired amount, shredded

Cucumber: 1, thinly sliced

Red Bell Pepper: 1, finely chopped

Lettuce: appropriate amount, shredded

Mint leaves: appropriate amount, finely chopped

Lime: 1, squeeze juice

dressing:

Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

Lime juice: 2 tablespoons

Honey: 1 tablespoon

Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon

Grated garlic: 1 clove

Salt: a little

black pepper: a little

How to make:

Boil the glutinous barley according to the instructions on the packet, rinse with cold water and drain.

Stir-fry chicken breast or pork and cut into strips when cooked.

Combine the cucumber, red bell pepper, lettuce and mint leaves in a bowl and mix.

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Place the chilled glutinous barley in a bowl and add the toppings.

Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with lime juice to finish. If you like, you can top it with chili peppers or avocado for accents.

This American-style “hiyamugi” uses glutinous barley and is prepared with American ingredients and seasonings. It features a combination of refreshing dressing and fresh vegetables. Enjoy cold and healthy noodle dishes with American ingredients and seasonings.

User

in England

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Although no specific traditional recipe for hiyamugi exists in the UK, we propose an English twist below.

[British-style hiyamugi]

material:

Glutinous barley: Appropriate amount

Roast chicken or ham: desired amount, chopped

Cucumber: 1, thinly sliced

green peas: appropriate amount

Green olives: appropriate amount, sliced

Lemon: 1, squeeze the juice

Fresh parsley: finely chopped

dressing:

Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

Honey: 1 tablespoon

Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

Salt: a little

black pepper: a little

How to make:

Boil the glutinous barley according to the instructions on the packet, rinse with cold water and drain.

Chop the roast chicken or ham into strips.

Place the cucumber, green peas and green olives in a bowl and mix.

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Place the chilled glutinous barley in a bowl and add the toppings.

Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with fresh parsley to finish.

This British-style “Hiyamugi” uses glutinous barley and is an arrangement that incorporates British ingredients and seasonings. It combines ingredients commonly used in British cuisine, such as roast chicken, ham, green peas, and green olives. The dressing uses lemon and Dijon mustard to add a refreshing flavor.

Since there is no specific dish called “Hiyamugi” in the UK, you can try this arrangement and enjoy a British-style cold glutinous barley dish. Arrange the ingredients and dressing as you like, and try to make your own taste. I hope you have a delicious meal!

User

in spain

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In Spain, there is no specific dish called hiyamugi, but you can enjoy cold noodle dishes that incorporate Spanish ingredients and seasonings. Below we propose a Spanish arrangement.

[Spanish-style hiyamugi]

material:

Glutinous barley: Appropriate amount

Shrimp: medium size, peeled

Tomatoes: 2, chopped

Cucumber: 1, thinly sliced

Red Bell Pepper: 1, finely chopped

Onion: 1, finely chopped

Parsley: finely chopped

Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

Lemon: 1, squeeze the juice

Salt: a little

black pepper: a little

How to make:

Boil the glutinous barley according to the instructions on the packet, rinse with cold water and drain.

Season the shrimp with salt and fry lightly in a frying pan to cook through.

Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, onions, and parsley in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Place chilled glutinous barley in a bowl and top with a mixture of vegetables.

Add the dressing and mix lightly to complete.

This Spanish-style “hiyamugi” uses glutinous barley and is an arrangement that incorporates the ingredients and dressings used in Spanish cuisine. A combination of Mediterranean flavors such as shrimp, tomato, cucumber and red bell pepper. The dressing uses olive oil and lemon to create a refreshing taste.

In Spain, there is no specific dish called hiyamugi, so try this arrangement and enjoy a cold Spanish-style glutinous rice dish.

User

in france

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In France, no specific traditional recipe for “hiyamugi” exists, but we propose a French twist below.

[French-style hiyamugi]

material:

Glutinous barley: Appropriate amount

Chicken breast: 2, skin removed and shredded

Carrot: 1, finely chopped

Cucumber: half, thinly sliced

Tomatoes: 2, chopped

Onion: 1, finely chopped

Parsley: finely chopped

Lemon: 1, squeeze the juice

Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

Salt: a little

black pepper: a little

How to make:

Boil the glutinous barley according to the instructions on the packet, rinse with cold water and drain.

Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper and lightly fry in a frying pan until cooked through.

Combine carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and parsley in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Place the chilled glutinous barley in a bowl and top with the mixed vegetables and chicken.

Mix lightly with dressing, sprinkle with parsley and it’s done.

This French-style “hiyamugi” uses glutinous barley and is an arrangement that incorporates ingredients and dressings commonly used in French cuisine. Fresh vegetables and herbs such as chicken, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions create a rich flavor. The dressing is made with olive oil and Dijon mustard with lemon sourness to bring out the characteristics of French cuisine.

There is no specific dish called hiyamugi in France, so try this arrangement and enjoy a cold French-style glutinous rice dish. You can arrange the ingredients and dressing as you like to create your own taste. Enjoy a delicious meal!

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in germany

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In Germany, there is no specific dish called “hiyamugi”, but we propose a German twist.

[German-style hiyamugi]

material:

Glutinous barley: Appropriate amount

Sausage: your choice, sliced

Cucumber: half, thinly sliced

Red Bell Pepper: 1, finely chopped

Onion: 1, finely chopped

Dill: appropriate amount, chopped

Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

Lemon: 1, squeeze the juice

Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons

Sugar: 1 teaspoon

Salt: a little

black pepper: a little

How to make:

Boil the glutinous barley according to the instructions on the packet, rinse with cold water and drain.

Lightly sauté the sausages in a frying pan until they are lightly browned.

Combine cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, and dill in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Place chilled glutinous barley in a bowl and top with a mixture of vegetables and sausage.

Add the dressing, mix lightly, sprinkle with dill and it’s done.

This German-style “Hiyamugi” uses glutinous barley and is an arrangement that incorporates ingredients and seasonings commonly used in German cuisine. Sausage, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, etc. are a combination of German tastes. The dressing is flavored with olive oil, lemon tartness, and apple cider vinegar.

There is no specific dish called hiyamugi in Germany, so try this arrangement and enjoy a German-style cold glutinous barley dish. You can arrange the ingredients and dressing as you like to create your own taste. Enjoy a delicious meal!

User

“Glutinous barley” often appears in the explanation, but what is this?

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I’m sorry, the expression “mochi barley” was repeated in the description, but it was not an accurate expression. The correct expression is hiyashimen'', which is used as an ingredient inhiyashi chuka”.

Chilled noodles are a Japanese noodle dish that is mainly eaten in the summer, and are characterized by their thick and springy texture. It is generally made with wheat flour as the main ingredient, washed in cold water after being boiled, and eaten cold. Chilled noodles are often served as chilled chuka or chilled somen.

On the other hand, glutinous barley (mochikibi) is a special variety of glutinous rice with a chewy texture. Mochi barley is highly valued for its unique texture and high nutritional value, and is popular as a health food and diet food. However, the expression hiyamugi'' is incorrect and should have beenchilled noodles”.

We apologize. We apologize for the confusion caused by the correction. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to let us know.

User

I don’t think hiyashi chuka has anything to do with hiyamugi.

ChatGPT

Sorry for the confusion. Thank you for pointing this out. Hiyashi chuka and hiyamugi are different foods.

“Hiyamugi” is a local dish mainly eaten in the Kyushu region such as Fukuoka and Saga prefectures, and refers to cold barley (soba). The noodles have a springy texture and are characterized by being eaten cold.

On the other hand, “hiyashi chuka” is a staple summer dish mainly eaten in the Chugoku and Kanto regions, and is a combination of cold Chinese noodles with ingredients and sauce. Chinese noodles are thin and have a chewy texture, and are characterized by the noodles and ingredients being eaten cold.

I’m sorry, but the description of hiyamugi and hiyashi chuka was mixed up. If you would like the exact recipe or description of “Hiyamugi”, please let me know. Once again, we apologize for the misunderstanding.

User

In the explanations of the recipes so far, should I replace glutinous barley with hiyamugi?

ChatGPT

Yes, sorry. Thank you for pointing this out. Below is the description of the recipe corrected to the correct expression.

[German-style hiyamugi] (modified version)

material:

Hiyamugi: Appropriate amount

Sausage: your choice, sliced

Cucumber: half, thinly sliced

Red Bell Pepper: 1, finely chopped

Onion: 1, finely chopped

Dill: appropriate amount, chopped

Olive oil: 3 tablespoons

Lemon: 1, squeeze the juice

Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons

Sugar: 1 teaspoon

Salt: a little

black pepper: a little

How to make:

Boil the hiyamugi according to the instructions on the packet, rinse with cold water and drain.

Lightly sauté the sausages in a frying pan until they are lightly browned.

Combine cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, and dill in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Place chilled hiyamugi in a bowl and top with a mixture of vegetables and sausage.

Add the dressing, mix lightly, sprinkle with dill and it’s done.

As you pointed out, please read it as “hiyamugi” instead of mochimugi. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to let us know. We apologize.

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