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. You can also cook them by boiling, just 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
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. However, it is recommended to combine the udon noodles with the soup just before eating, as cooked udon noodles tend to lose their texture over time.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal
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