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Kamatama Udon (udon noodles mixed with egg and dashi soy sauce)

Kamatama Udon (Udon Mixed with Raw Egg)

Kamatama Udon is one of the most popular udon dishes in Japan, offering a delightful harmony of raw egg and dashi soy sauce. Despite its popularity, this delicious dish remains relatively unknown outside of Japan. I hope it gains the recognition it deserves abroad.
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 serving udon noodles (fresh, dried, pre-cooked, or frozen)
  • 1 pasteurized egg, egg yolk, or onsen tamago (Japanese hot spring egg)
  • ¾ Tbsp dashi soy sauce (You can substitute regular soy sauce, though the flavor will be slightly different.)

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.
    kamatama udon_instruction-1
  • Crack the egg into a bowl and beat it.
    kamatama udon_instruction-2
  • Transfer the cooked udon noodles directly from the pot to the bowl, being careful not to include too much boiling water. Then, quickly mix them with the beaten egg.
    kamatama udon_instruction-3
  • Drizzle with dashi soy sauce, mix again, and top with green onions and tenkasu to taste.
    kamatama udon_instruction-4

Notes

  • Consume it on the same day.
  • This dish is not suitable for pregnant women or those with weakened immune systems, such as older adults or infants under 2 years old, as the eggs are not fully cooked. Please avoid consuming it if you fall into any of these categories.

Nutrition

Calories: 354.04kcal Carbohydrates: 56.27g Protein: 19.28g Fat: 6.4g Saturated Fat: 1.38g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.85g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61g Trans Fat: 0.02g Cholesterol: 163.68mg Sodium: 1811.46mg Potassium: 89.75mg Fiber: 4.62g Sugar: 7.85g Vitamin A: 237.6IU Calcium: 27.38mg Iron: 1.1mg
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Egg, Main Dishes, Noodle Dishes, Quick
Keyword: dashi soy sauce, egg, udon noodles
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