Ramen isn’t the only soul food in Japan!
Udon, with its thick, chewy noodles, holds a special place in the hearts of Japanese people.
You can enjoy a variety of flavors by adding different toppings.
In this article, we’ll show you how to make udon at home easily.
Udon is particularly popular in Hawaii.
Marugame Seimen, a well-known udon chain in Japan, has a Hawaii store that boasts the world’s highest sales.
Additionally, Japanese restaurants are rising on the West Coast, especially in California, and udon is increasingly appearing on their menus.
However, udon is still less common in the East Coast and Midwest regions.
Ingredients
One serving
- Udon One portion
- Powdered dashi 5ｇ
- Water 300ml
- Soy sauce Two teaspoons
- Cooking sake Two teaspoons
Optional
- Meat To taste
- Green onion To taste
Cooking steps
・First, I boil the udon noodles in a pot of water.
Follow the cooking time instructions on the udon package.
Preparing the dipping sauce in a separate pot while the udon is boiling is a good idea.
・Make a dashi-based broth for udon.
Put the desired amount of water, powdered dashi, soy sauce, and cooking sake into a pot.
Heat until it boils. The broth is now ready.
・Transfer the cooked udon noodles and broth to a serving bowl.
Once you transfer the cooked udon and broth to a bowl, you have a classic Japanese dish: kake udon.
For an extra flavor, top it with green onions or meat.
Recommended variations
・Beef udon
Using meat with a moderate amount of fat will result in a rich, tender flavor.
Cook the meat together with the broth.
・Creamy udon pasta
Substituting udon noodles for pasta in a creamy sauce is a delicious and unique twist.
The chewy texture of udon complements the rich creaminess.
・Curry udon
Many Japanese households enjoy making curry udon as a simple and delicious way to use up leftover curry.
Summary
Kake udon is a traditional Japanese noodle soup that’s easy to prepare.
By using dashi powder, you can quickly make a flavorful broth.
The cooking time for the udon noodles and the concentration of the broth are adjustable to suit your preference.
Experiment with different toppings and ingredients to create your unique kake udon.