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Classic Kake Udon With Dashi Broth

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
2servings
Classic Kake Udon With Dashi Broth

A comforting Japanese noodle soup featuring thick udon noodles served in a clear, savory dashi-based broth.

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Ingredients

Servings:2
  • 2 packs Frozen or fresh Udon noodles
  • 4 cups Dashi stock (Kombu and Katsuobushi based)
  • 2 tablespoons Usukuchi (Light) Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Mirin
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt(optional)
  • 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices Kamaboko (Fish cake), sliced(optional)
  • 1 pinch Shichimi Togarashi (Seven-spice powder)(optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Tenkasu (Tempura scraps)(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the dashi stock in a medium pot and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the light soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt to the dashi stock, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Taste the broth and adjust the saltiness if necessary, then keep the broth warm on low heat.

  4. 4

    In a separate large pot of boiling water, cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions (usually 1-2 minutes for frozen).

  5. 5

    Drain the noodles thoroughly in a colander and rinse briefly under hot water to remove excess starch.

  6. 6

    Divide the hot noodles into two deep serving bowls.

  7. 7

    Ladle the hot dashi broth over the noodles until they are completely submerged.

  8. 8

    Garnish with sliced green onions, kamaboko slices, and a sprinkle of tenkasu and Shichimi Togarashi before serving immediately.

Nutrition per Serving

380

Calories

12g

Protein

72g

Carbs

2g

Fat

4g

Fiber

6g

Sugar

1450mg

Sodium

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