How to Make Udon Noodle Soup

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.

Heat a pan and add a little sesame oil.

Add carrots and some mushrooms to the pan and sauté.

Save enoki mushrooms to add at the end as a garnish.

Add bok choy to the pan and wilt it slightly without overcooking.

Add vegetable broth to the sautéed vegetables and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.

Add pre-cooked udon noodles to the broth and vegetables.

Finish with enoki mushrooms on top and let them stew in the soup.

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