Name: Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon)
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups dashi (or 2 1/2 cups water with 2 teaspoons hondashi); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp mirin; 2 1/2 cups water; 1/3 cup mentsuyu; 1 serving fresh or frozen udon noodles, cooked; 1 green onion, thinly sliced; Shichimi togarashi (for spice); 1 slice kamaboko (fish cake); Soft-boiled egg

Description

Kake udon is a comforting Japanese dish of thick, chewy udon noodles served in a savory, clear broth made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin.

Ingredients

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Broth:

2 1/2 cups dashi (or 2 1/2 cups water with 2 teaspoons hondashi)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin

Quick Broth:

2 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup mentsuyu

Noodles and Optional Toppings:

1 serving fresh or frozen udon noodles, cooked
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Shichimi togarashi (for spice)
1 slice kamaboko (fish cake)
Soft-boiled egg

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Instructions

In a small pot, combine the dashi, soy sauce, and mirin (or the water and mentsuyu if you are going the quick broth route). Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Cook your udon according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles.
Place the cooked udon noodles in a serving bowl. Pour the hot broth over the noodles.
Garnish with any of the optional toppings: sliced green onions, shichimi togarashi for heat, and kamaboko or a soft-boiled egg for extra flavor and protein. Enjoy while the broth is hot and the noodles are tender!

Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1