Chilled Ramen

Steps

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1. 1
   Mix the soy-based sauce and sesame sauce ingredients separately in two bowls, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
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2. 2
   Crack an egg into a bowl and add water, mayonnaise, a pinch of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
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3. 3
   Add vegetable oil to a frying pan and spread it thinly across the bottom. Heat for about 30 seconds, then pour in the egg mixture and spread it evenly. Once it stops flowing, increase heat to high and cook for 10 seconds. Turn off the heat and rest for 1 minute.
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4. 4
   Carefully peel the omelet from the edge and flip it over using chopsticks. Cook on medium heat for 10 seconds, then remove to a cutting board to cool. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and let it cool completely before slicing.
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5. 5
   Trim both ends of the cucumber and slice it diagonally into thin slices. Then cut vertically into thin strips. Place on paper towels and cover with additional paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
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6. 6
   Cut the tomato in half and remove the stem. Slice into pieces about 1 cm wide, adjusting the size to your preference.
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7. 7
   Cut the ham into thin strips, approximately the same width as the cucumber. Gently pull apart with your hands to make it fluffy.
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8. 8
   Cut the cooled omelet in half, then roll it into a cylinder and slice into thin strips. Gently pull apart to create fluffy egg threads.
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9. 9
   Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add the Chinese noodles and cook according to the package instructions (typically about 4.5 minutes). Be careful not to let the water boil over.
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10. 10
    Drain the noodles and rinse thoroughly with cold water, gently rubbing them to remove any sliminess and cool them completely.
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11. 11
    Place the cooled noodles on a plate. Arrange the vegetable toppings and egg threads symmetrically, using cucumber, egg threads, tomato, and ham.
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12. 12
    Drizzle with the chilled soy-based sauce or sesame sauce according to your preference, and enjoy.
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