Name: Curry Udon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3-4 cups dashi (alternatively, you can use 3-4 cups water with 2 teaspoons of hondashi); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon mirin; 2 cubes Japanese curry roux; 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 lb thinly sliced beef; 2 servings udon noodles (I recommend using frozen udon noodles. You can find them at most Asian markets); Optional Garnish: Green onions and togarashi (Japanese chili spice)

Description

Mabo Dofu Udon is a savory Japanese dish that combines thick udon noodles with a rich, spicy tofu and ground meat sauce, creating a flavorful and hearty meal.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 lb ground meat (beef or pork)
2/3 cup bone broth (chicken or beef broth work great too)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon doubanjiang (chili bean paste; sub for gochujang)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 servings udon noodles, cooked
1/2 block silken or soft tofu, cubed
Green onions and toasted sesame seeds (optional; for garnishing)

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Instructions

In a large pan, drizzle some olive oil and let your ginger & garlic cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add in your ground meat and cook until browned.
Add in the bone/chicken broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, doubanjiang, and sugar, and cook for about 5 minutes, mixing every minute or so.
Add in noodles and tofu and coat thoroughly with sauce. Be careful not to mix too much, as this can break up the tofu too much.
Serve, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2