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

June 30, 2026

"Hiyashi Chuka" (chilled ramen) is a classic menu item. However, many people are concerned about the additives and preservatives in store-bought sauces. With a food processor, you can easily make homemade sauces with zero additives. This article introduces 5 Hiyashi Chuka sauces that can be made using the CH-208.

Benefits of Homemade Sauces

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

5 Hiyashi Chuka Sauces

🍮 Sauce 1: Classic Soy Sauce-Based Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp sugar

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

✨ Tip: Mincing garlic with the CH-208 allows the savory flavor of the soy sauce to spread throughout.

🥜 Sauce 2: Sesame Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tbsp sesame seeds (ground or pan-roasted), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp water

Instructions: ① Roughly chop sesame seeds with CH-208. ② Combine all ingredients in a container and mix. ③ Chill in the refrigerator.

✨ Tip: Roughly chopping sesame seeds with the CH-208 allows the aroma and flavor of the sesame to spread throughout.

🌶️ Sauce 3: Spicy Sesame Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp doubanjiang, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp chili oil, 1 tsp sugar

Instructions: ① Mince doubanjiang with CH-208. ② Combine all ingredients in a container and mix. ③ Chill in the refrigerator.

✨ Tip: Adjust the spiciness with the amount of chili oil. Reduce chili oil if you prefer less spice.

🍫 Sauce 4: Miso Sesame Sauce

Ingredients: 2 tbsp miso, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 clove garlic

Instructions: ① Mince garlic with CH-208. ② Combine all ingredients in a container and mix. ③ Chill in the refrigerator.

✨ Tip: The sweetness of miso and the acidity of soy sauce create an exquisite balance. This sauce is popular even with children.

🧄 Sauce 5: Ginger Garlic Soy Sauce-Based Sauce

Ingredients: 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tsp ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tsp sugar

Instructions: ① Mince ginger and garlic with CH-208. ② Combine all ingredients in a container and mix. ③ Chill in the refrigerator.

✨ Tip: The refreshing spiciness of ginger enlivens the flavor. This sauce is for adults.

💡 How to store homemade sauce: Store in a clean, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Soy sauce 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, with pulse function. Ideal for sauces, dressings, and mincing.

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CH-209

350W, 600ml, 2-speed settings, with 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. Soy sauce and sesame oil may separate, so mix well before use.
Q2. How fine does the CH-208 mince garlic?: Pressing the pulse button 3 to 5 times will achieve the perfect 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 ground sesame seeds or pan-roasted sesame seeds will enhance the aroma and taste even better.