Tempura Udon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
514 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Tempura Udon
Description
Tempura Udon brings together udon noodles and a clear broth infused with the umami flavors of dried bonito and anchovy soup stock, enriched by soy sauce and mirin. The broth is gently simmered to meld the ingredients without overpowering the noodles. The udon noodles are cooked separately to maintain their characteristic chewy texture. Slices of kamaboko add mild fish cake flavor and additional texture, while the tempura shrimp provide a crispy element that softens slightly in the broth. The dish is finished with green onions and a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi for a subtle heat and aromatic complexity.
This comforting bowl balances the deep flavors of the broth with varied textures, making it a nourishing bowl for lunch or dinner. The tempura adds a delicate crunch that contrasts nicely with the tender noodles and tender fish cake slices. The shichimi togarashi adds a nuanced spicy kick, complemented by the freshness of the green onions.
Tempura Udon is best served immediately while the tempura retains some crispness. The broth and noodles can be adjusted to taste, and using pre-packaged tempura can speed preparation. It's a satisfying dish that brings traditional Japanese ingredients together in one bowl.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 tbsp Bonito dried
- 1 anchovy soup stock packet
- 2 tbsp soy sauce light
- 2 tbsps mirin
- 450 grams udon noodles
- 6 shrimp tempura or vegetable tempura
- 6 lices kamaboko
- shichimi togarashi
- green onions
Instructions
- Add the dried bonito, anchovy soup packet, light soy sauce, and mirin to 4 cups of water in a small saucepot. Bring it up to a simmer and allow the broth to simmer for 10 minutes, with a lid on.
- Cook the udon noodles according to the package before draining and setting it aside.
- Slice to kamaboko and reheat the shrimp tempura.
- Divide the udon, soup (packet removed), kamaboko, and shrimp tempura into two bowls. Top with shichimi togarashi and green onions before enjoying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 514 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 514kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 3019mg | 126% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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