【MEAL FOR ONE】HOW TO MAKE PORK UDON NOODLE SOUP

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs reduce fat content while maintaining juiciness.

dashi broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in sodium and calories.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: cremini mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more widely available and less expensive.

udon noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat udon

💰Cheaper: instant udon

Whole wheat udon adds fiber, while instant is budget-friendly.

Prepare 100 grams of thinly sliced pork ribs, shabu-shabu style.

Take 1 portion of frozen udon noodles and 1/3 of a Japanese leek.

In a Ziploc container, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon hondashi instant Japanese soup stock, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 cup of water.

Mix the ingredients in the Ziploc container and ensure there are no lumps in the pork slices.

Slice the Japanese leek into a handful of pieces.

Add the sliced leek to the Ziploc container with the other ingredients and mix well.

Microwave the Ziploc container for 10 minutes at 600 watts.

After microwaving, check if the pork is still red; if so, microwave for a few more minutes until fully cooked.

In a bowl, add some black pepper as a garnish.

Serve the broth with the udon noodles and enjoy.

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