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【Japan's famous cold season udon ! Japanese Hot Noodles recipe】How to make "Nabeyaki Udon" 鍋焼きうどん

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Nabeyaki Udon

Cultural Context

Nabeyaki Udon hails from Japan, where it is traditionally served in a hot pot, reflecting the communal dining style of Japanese culture. This dish is often enjoyed during colder months, symbolizing warmth and comfort. Today, Nabeyaki Udon has gained popularity beyond Japan, with variations appearing in Japanese restaurants worldwide, showcasing regional ingredients and personal touches.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 pack Udon noodles
20g Wakame
1 Shiitake mushroom
5cm White onion
1.5cm Kamaboko
5cm Fried thin tofu
300cc water
20cc mirin
20cc soy sauce
2g Hondashi (Dashi soup powder)
1 Egg

udon noodles

🥗Healthier: soba noodles

💰Cheaper: instant ramen

Soba noodles offer a healthier option with more fiber, while instant ramen is budget-friendly.

dashi broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians, while chicken broth is often less expensive.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is a cost-effective protein alternative.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: sugar + water

Rice vinegar provides acidity without the sugar, and the sugar + water mix is a budget-friendly substitute.

1

Remove salt from Wakame, soak in water for about 5 minutes, then squeeze and cut it.

2

Cut Kamaboko into 7-8mm pieces.

3

Cut the white onion into 1cm pieces.

4

Slice the shiitake mushrooms decoratively.

5

Pat the fried thin tofu with paper towels to remove excess oil, then cut into 1cm pieces.

6

Combine water, Hondashi, mirin, and soy sauce in a pot and turn on medium heat.

7

Once boiling, add the fried thin tofu, white onion, shiitake mushroom, udon noodles, Kamaboko, and egg, then add Wakame last.

8

Cover and simmer for 30 seconds.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

shellfishsoy

Also Known As

Nabeyaki Udon Noodle SoupHot Pot Udon
Local Name: 鍋焼きうどん

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