Kamatama Udon (Udon Noodles Mixed with Egg and Dashi Soy Sauce)
Kamatama Udon is one of the hugely popular udon dishes in Japan, offering a delightful harmony of eggs and dashi soy sauce. Despite its popularity, this delightful dish remains relatively unknown outside of Japan, and I hope it receives the recognition it deserves beyond Japan.
Ingredients
- 1 serving udon noodles (fresh, dried, pre-cooked, or frozen)
- 1 pasteurized egg (or egg yolk or onsen tamago)
- ¾ Tbsp dashi soy sauce (regular soy sauce can be substituted, although the flavor diminishes)
Toppings (optional):
- greens onions / scallions (thinly sliced)
- tenkasu (tempura bits)
Instructions
- Boil the udon noodles in plenty of water in a pot according to the package instructions.
- Crack the egg into each bowl and beat it.
- Transfer the boiled udon directly from the pot to the bowl, being careful not to include too much boiling water, and quickly mix with the beaten egg. Drizzle with dashi soy sauce, mix again, and top with green onions and tenkasu according to your preference.
Notes
- Consume it on the same day.
- This dish is not suitable for pregnant women or those with weakened immune systems, such as elderly individuals or infants under the age of 2, as the eggs are not fully cooked. Please refrain from consuming it if you fall into these categories.
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