Savory Sesame Dressing Bibim Ramen
Chilled Ramen with Sesame Dressing (Bibim Ramen) to Awaken Your Appetite
Introducing a refreshing Bibim Ramen recipe perfect for warm days. Enjoy this special chilled ramen at home, easily made with a savory sesame dressing and fresh vegetables that stimulate your appetite.
Noodles- 1 serving of ramen noodles
Fresh Vegetables & Toppings- 1/4 Korean melon (seeds removed, thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cucumber (thinly julienned)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (thinly julienned)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (thinly julienned)
- 1/2 bunch salad greens (washed and drained)
- 3 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 slices processed ham (folded in half and sliced, or thinly julienned)
- 1/4 Korean melon (seeds removed, thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cucumber (thinly julienned)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (thinly julienned)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (thinly julienned)
- 1/2 bunch salad greens (washed and drained)
- 3 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 slices processed ham (folded in half and sliced, or thinly julienned)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all your ingredients meticulously. Wash the vegetables thoroughly under running water and drain well. Slice them according to the recipe. Remove the seeds from the Korean melon and slice thinly. Julienne the cucumber, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper for an attractive presentation. Halve the cherry tomatoes. For the processed ham, you can fold it in half before slicing or julienne it thinly, depending on your preference.
Step 2
Let’s make the ultimate savory sesame dressing! In a blender, combine 1 Tbsp peanut butter, 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp sugar, and 2 Tbsp water. Blend until smooth and creamy. Continue blending until all ingredients are well incorporated and the dressing has a luscious texture. Your delicious dressing is ready!
Step 3
Cooking the noodles perfectly is crucial for a great texture. Bring a generous pot of water to a boil. Add 1 serving of ramen noodles and cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute less than the package instructions. Immediately rinse the cooked noodles under cold running water to remove excess starch. Drain them thoroughly by shaking off any excess water. This step ensures the noodles remain springy and don’t become mushy.
Step 4
Now it’s time to mix everything together for a delightful meal! Place the prepared noodles in a large bowl. Arrange the sliced Korean melon, julienned cucumber, bell peppers, salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and ham artistically over the noodles. Generously drizzle the prepared savory sesame dressing all over the top.
Step 5
Ta-da! Your refreshing and delicious Bibim Ramen with sesame dressing is complete and looks incredibly appetizing. Use your chopsticks to thoroughly mix all the ingredients with the dressing. Enjoy this special meal that will banish the heat and awaken your appetite! It’s a truly satisfying dish.
