Description
Japanese Curry Udon is a comforting noodle soup made with thick udon noodles in a rich, savory curry broth, often finished with tender protein and vegetables for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 servings udon noodles
- 2 cups dashi stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 blocks Japanese curry roux
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon mirin
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken or tofu
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in mushrooms and protein, cooking briefly.
- Add dashi stock and water, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Turn off the heat and dissolve the curry roux into the broth.
- Return to low heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Season with soy sauce and mirin.
- Add cooked udon noodles to the soup and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- Adjust curry roux amount for desired thickness.
- Vegetables like carrots or spinach can be added.
- Use vegetable dashi for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
