Chicken & Avocado with Japanese Yam Soba

In the sweltering summer heat, a refreshing and healthy cold noodle dish can bring a welcome touch of coolness. Today’s recommendation, “Avocado Chicken with Japanese Yam Soba,” is an enticing summer delicacy. This dish is vibrant in colour and rich in texture, offering not only a delicious taste but also exceptional health benefits, making it a perfect choice.

Different Names for Yam

Yam, also known as “Huai Shan” or “Shan Yao,” is a root vegetable that goes by various names in different regions. Whether referred to as “Huai Shan,” “Shan Yao,” or “Shu Yu,” they all denote the same type of tuber. Yam is rich in nutrients, particularly dietary fiber and various vitamins, which greatly aid in digestion and enhance immunity.

How to Avoid Skin Irritation When Handling Yam

When handling yam, many people experience skin irritation due to the presence of certain mildly irritating components in the yam. To avoid this issue, it is advisable to wear gloves while preparing the yam and keep the tools dry during cutting and peeling. Additionally, after shredding the yam into strips, rinsing it several times can help reduce its mucilage and minimize skin irritation.

How to Make Crispy Yam Cold Noodles

Making this dish is a straightforward and enjoyable process. First, shred the yam into thin, noodle-like strips to maintain its crunchy texture. Next, mix the shredded yam with cooked chicken, avocado, and cold noodle sauce. You can use a store-bought cold noodle sauce or customise it to your taste, typically combining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and other seasonings. This enhances the flavour while keeping the cold noodles refreshing.

Avocado Chicken Crispy Yam Cold Noodles are not only easy to make but also highly nutritious and packed with texture.

This cold noodle dish is not only easy to prepare but also highly nutritious. The crispiness of the yam, the creaminess of the avocado, and the tenderness of the chicken come together to create a delicious and healthy summer dish. Its refreshing taste and rich nutrients make it a perfect choice for hot weather. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, it offers a unique satisfaction.

Ingredients（serve 2）

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Kikkoman Soba Dressing	120ml
Chicken Breast	1 each (200g)
E.V. Olive Oil	1 tbsp
Japanese Yam	1 each
Avocado	1 each
Cherry Tomato	few pcs
Mixed Salad Leaves	to taste
Egg Yolk	2 each
White Sesame Seeds (toasted)	1 tsp

Steps

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1. Boil a pot of water, then brush the surface of the chicken breast with a suitable amount of olive oil (see small image). Steam the chicken breast for 8-9 minutes over the boiling water. Once cooked, let it cool.

2. Dice the avocado; cut the cherry tomatoes in half; shred the chicken breast by hand. Then, mix all three ingredients together (see small image).

3. Peel the Japanese yam, but leave the ends unpeeled to use as a grip to prevent slipping. Then, shred it into thin strips using a noodle grater. If you don’t have a grater, you can use a peeler as shown in the small image.

4. After shredding the yam, immerse it in cold water to remove some of the starch and prevent it from turning brown. Soak for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.

5. Place the yam noodles on a plate, then top with a generous amount of salad greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and chicken. Create a small indentation at the top for the egg yolk and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Finally, drizzle with the soba noodle sauce and serve.

6. The sauce for the soba noodles has a well-balanced flavor, rich with soy sauce and bonito aroma. Paired with the crisp yam noodles, it’s incredibly appetizing!