Kake Udon with Imitation Crab

Ingredients

• 2 servings (about 400g fresh or 2 frozen packs) Udon noodles
• 4 cups Dashi stock
• 6 sticks Imitation crab sticks
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced Scallions
• 1 teaspoon Shichimi togarashi(optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Slice the scallions thinly and tear the imitation crab sticks into strips (8 minutes prep total, including steps below).

2. 2

   Bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer in a medium pot, then stir in the soy sauce, mirin, and salt.

3. 3

   Add the imitation crab strips to the broth and simmer for 2 minutes until heated through.

4. 4

   Cook the udon noodles according to package directions (about 5-7 minutes for frozen or fresh), then drain and divide between two bowls.

5. 5

   Ladle the hot broth and crab over the noodles, top with scallions, sprinkle with shichimi togarashi, and serve immediately.