Steps

1. Crack 1 egg into a bowl and whisk well.
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2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat for about 30 seconds.
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3. Pour the whisked egg into the heated pan and spread thinly. Once the egg sets, increase heat to high for 10-15 seconds, then turn off heat and let it cool for about 1 minute.
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4. Once the edges of the egg lift, flip it over and cook for about 10 seconds over medium heat. Transfer the cooked egg to a cutting board and let it cool completely.
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5. Thinly slice 1/2 cucumber diagonally, then julienne into strips about 5mm wide.
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6. Peel 30g carrot, slice thinly about 3-5mm thick, then julienne into thin strips.
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7. Fold 2 slices of ham in half, stack them, and julienne.
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8. Place 60g vermicelli and the julienned carrots in a heatproof bowl. Add enough water to cover, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 5 minutes. Adjust the cooking time based on the type of vermicelli and your microwave.
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9. Once the thin omelet has cooled, roll it up from the edge and cut in half. Place the cut sides together and julienne to create 'kintama' (shredded egg). If the strands are too long, cut them to a manageable size. It's best to cut the egg after it has cooled; cutting it while hot can cause it to fall apart.
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10. Drain the microwaved vermicelli and carrots thoroughly in a colander and return them to the bowl. While still hot, add 2 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp chicken granules and mix well to dissolve. Chicken granules may not dissolve well in cold temperatures, so it's important to add them while the mixture is hot.
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11. To the bowl with the vermicelli, add 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 tbsp vinegar, 1/2 tsp grated garlic, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/2 tbsp ground sesame seeds. Mix well. Once the mixture has cooled slightly, add the julienned cucumber, ham, and shredded egg, and toss everything together. Adding the cucumber later helps prevent the salad from becoming watery.
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12. Once everything is well combined, your vermicelli salad is ready! You can chill it in the refrigerator or serve it immediately.
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