Tanuki Udon
If you are looking to enjoy a flavorful and easy-to-make udon noodle soup, Tanuki Udon is a great choice. This popular dish from the Kanto region of eastern Japan features udon noodle soup with the addition of tenkasu tempura bits, giving it a delightful flavor.
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Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 serving udon noodles (fresh, dried, pre-cooked, or frozen)
- 0.35 oz kamaboko (fish cake)
- 1 green onion / scallion
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp tenkasu (tempura bits)
Bonito dashi (udon broth):
- 1 ½ cups water
- ⅗ cup bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
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 having some fine bonito flakes remaining, you can simply use a fine-mesh strainer. Bonito dashi (udon broth) is now ready.
- Thinly slice kamaboko into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice green onion diagonally or into rings.
- If using fresh, dried, or pre-cooked udon noodles: Boil the udon noodles 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, and microwave on medium power (500W) for about 4 minutes. (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.)
- Return the dashi to the pot, add mirin and soy sauce, and bring it to a boil.
- Place the udon noodles in a bowl and pour the liquid mixture (udon soup) over them. Loosen the udon noodles with chopsticks and then top with tenkasu, kamaboko, and green onions.
Notes
- 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: 356kcal
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