Udon Noodles

Udon Noodles

Udon Noodles

Udon noodles are a simple, delicious and hydrating meal for a cold night — so long as you keep the sodium levels low to prevent the opposite dehydrating effect. 

Ingredients

  • 1 packet udon noodles frozen or fresh 
  • 1 cup boiling broth or water
  • 1 tsp dashi powder or kombu dashi (vegan), can be omitted if you can’t find it
  • 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce 
  • 1 tsp mirin 
  • 1 pinch sugar

Method

1. Cook udon noodles according to packet directions: usually boiled in water (it’s better to do it with broth) for 2 minutes then steeped for about five minutes and drained.

2. Using a deep noodle bowl, combine the dashi powder, low-sodium soy sauce, mirin and sugar into a deep bowl, then pour boiling broth over the top. Gently mix to combine and dissolve the powder and sugar. 
3. Slide cooked udon noodles into the soup base and garnish with your preferred toppings: green onion, chili, slices of sirloin steak or pork, chicken or fish.