5 Cold Noodle Sauce Recipes Made with a Food Processor | Better Than Store-Bought

June 30, 2026

Hiyashi Chuka, the classic summer noodle dish. You might be concerned about the additives and preservatives in store-bought sauces. With a food processor, you can easily make a homemade sauce with zero additives. This article introduces 5 Hiyashi Chuka sauces using the CH-208.

Benefits of Homemade Sauce

Item	Store-bought Sauce	Homemade Sauce
Additives	May contain preservatives/colorings	Completely zero
Taste adjustment	Fixed	Customizable to your preference
Cost	Higher	Less than half the price of store-bought
Make-ahead	Not possible	Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days

5 Hiyashi Chuka Sauces

🍮 Sauce 1: Classic Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 small clove garlic, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp sugar

Instructions: ① Mince garlic with CH-208 ② Put all ingredients in a container and mix ③ Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

✨ Tip: Minced garlic from the CH-208 ensures the umami of the vinegar sauce is distributed throughout.

🥜 Sauce 2: Sesame Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tbsp sesame seeds (ground or toasted in a pan), 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp water

Instructions: ① Roughly crush sesame seeds with CH-208 ② Put all ingredients in a container and mix ③ Refrigerate.

✨ Tip: Roughly crushing sesame seeds with the CH-208 distributes the aroma and umami of the sesame throughout.

🌶️ Sauce 3: Spicy Sesame Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp bean paste, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp chili oil, 1 tsp sugar

Instructions: ① Mince bean paste with CH-208 ② Put all ingredients in a container and mix ③ Refrigerate.

✨ Tip: You can adjust the spiciness with the amount of chili oil. Reduce chili oil if you don't like spicy food.

🍫 Sauce 4: Miso Sesame Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tbsp miso, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 small clove garlic

Instructions: ① Mince garlic with CH-208 ② Put all ingredients in a container and mix ③ Refrigerate.

✨ Tip: The sweetness of miso and the acidity of vinegar are perfectly balanced. This sauce is popular with children too.

🧄 Sauce 5: Ginger Garlic Vinegar Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tsp ginger, 1 small clove garlic, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp sugar

Instructions: ① Mince ginger and garlic with CH-208 ② Put all ingredients in a container and mix ③ Refrigerate.

✨ Tip: The pungent kick of ginger refreshes the summer heat. A sauce for adults.

💡 How to Store Homemade Sauce: Store in a clean, airtight container and it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Vinegar and sesame oil may separate, so mix well before use.

🍜 Make Homemade Sauces that are Better than Store-bought with CH-208

CH-208

350W, 600ml glass bowl, pulse function. Ideal for sauces, dressings, and mincing.

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CH-209

350W, 600ml, 2-speed settings, grating function. Also ideal for mincing garlic and ginger.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. How long can homemade sauce be stored?: It can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. Vinegar and sesame oil may separate, so mix well before use.
Q2. How finely can garlic be minced with the CH-208?: Press the pulse button 3 to 5 times for an ideal fineness for sauce. Be careful not to over-process, as it may turn into a paste.
Q3. What kind of sesame seeds are recommended for sesame sauce?: Both white and black sesame seeds can be used, but using ground or toasted sesame seeds will enhance the aroma and make it more delicious.