Japanese Cold UDON Noodle Recipes, Perfect for Hot Summer Days

udon noodles

🥗Healthier: soba noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Soba noodles are lower in calories, while spaghetti is more accessible.

dipping sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce + mirin

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Soy sauce + mirin offers a lighter option, while soy sauce is widely available.

Prepare udon noodles by boiling them in salted water until tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain noodles and rinse under cold water until chilled.

For the cold udon soup, mix ice water, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and dashi powder in a bowl.

Prepare tempura by slicing corn, eggplant, and green bell pepper into pieces.

Make tempura batter by combining flour, potato starch, and water in a bowl.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the tempura until golden brown.

Serve the cold udon noodles with the cold udon soup and tempura on the side.

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