Butaniku Udon (Pork Belly Udon Noodle Soup)
Enjoy a bowl of udon noodle soup with a rich, savory pork flavor! Butaniku Udon offers a delightful balance between the richness of the pork and the light, comforting taste of the dashi broth.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 servings udon noodles (fresh, dried, pre-cooked, or frozen)
- 5.3 oz thinly sliced pork belly
- 2 green onions / scallions
Bonito dashi (udon broth):
- 3 cups water
- 1 ⅓ cups bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 Tbsp sake
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp light soy sauce (You can substitute it with regular soy sauce; the main difference is the color.)
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, add bonito flakes, and let it simmer for 6 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and strain the mixture through a sieve lined with paper towels or a cloth (such as cheesecloth). Alternatively, if you don't mind a few fine bonito flakes remaining, you can simply use a fine-mesh strainer. Bonito dashi (udon broth) is now ready.
- Cut the pork belly into 1.4-inch (3.5 cm) wide pieces. Thinly slice the green onions.
- Return the dashi to the pot, add the seasonings (grated ginger, sake, mirin, sugar, and light soy sauce), and bring it to a boil.
- Add the pork to the pot and simmer over low heat, skimming off any scum, until it is cooked through.
- If using fresh, dried, or pre-cooked udon noodles: Boil the udon noodles in a separate pot according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain them in a colander.If using frozen udon noodles: Lightly sprinkle water over the udon noodles. Then, place them on a microwave-safe plate, cover with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid, and microwave on medium power (500-600W) for 3.5 to 4 minutes, or until heated through. (Since this method can cause uneven heating, it is best to microwave one serving at a time. You can also boil them like the other types of udon noodles.)
- Place the noodles in bowls and pour the soup with the pork over them. Loosen the noodles with chopsticks, then top with the green onions.
Notes
- If you already have udon broth (bonito dashi or another type of dashi), start from step 3. In that case, use 2 ½ cups (600 ml) for 2 servings.
- This dish is not suitable for storage because cooked udon noodles tend to lose their texture over time, making them less enjoyable. However, the udon soup alone can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 725.84kcal Carbohydrates: 63.19g Protein: 23.8g Fat: 42.1g Saturated Fat: 14.53g Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.26g Monounsaturated Fat: 18.56g Cholesterol: 54.09mg Sodium: 2701.68mg Potassium: 326.46mg Fiber: 5.24g Sugar: 12.1g Vitamin A: 40.41IU Vitamin C: 0.97mg Calcium: 30.55mg Iron: 1.11mg
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