Chilled Watermelon Ramen Recipe

Ingredients (18)

• 1 medium watermelon, halved lengthwise; cut 4 cups of 1/2-inch cubes from this half, reserve the second half (and any remaining watermelon from the first half) for broth, reserve rinds
• 2 (10-ounce bottles) teriyaki sauce, preferably Kikkoman
• 3 cups olive oil
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 teaspoons dried oregano
• 4 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, more as needed
• 3 medium scallions, julienned
• 3 cups bean sprouts
• 4 individual packages ramen noodles, fresh, frozen, or dry
• 1 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise, dressed with a squeeze of lemon and salt to taste
• 1 cup coarsely chopped watercress
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds