Easy and Comforting Japanese Meal: Chicken and Mushroom Udon 🍜🥢

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: cremini mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more widely available and less expensive.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are generally cheaper.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar + sugar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar + sugar mimics mirin's sweetness, while white wine is often less expensive.

dashi broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor, while chicken broth is often more affordable.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the long green onion and set it aside.

Place a dashi pack into a pot for stronger dashi flavor.

Add the chicken and shimeji mushrooms to the pot and let them cook.

Break apart the shimeji mushrooms into small clusters.

Pour in the noodle soup base and bring it to a boil.

Cook the udon noodles in plenty of boiling water according to the package instructions.

Drain the noodles and rinse them briefly with water for a nice firm texture.

Place the udon noodles in a bowl and pour the soup over them.

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