Delicate Japanese Udon Noodles with Yuzu Kosho Broth

Name: Delicate Japanese Udon Noodles with Yuzu Kosho Broth
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 400g udon noodles; 2 liters of water; 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons yuzu kosho; 1 liter dashi stock; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 inch piece of ginger, sliced; 200g tofu, diced; 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 1 carrot, julienned; 2 green onions, finely sliced; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 sheet nori, thinly sliced

A flavorful fusion of Japanese tradition and zestful spices

This dish brings together the comforting texture of udon noodles with a rich, spicy broth infused with yuzu kosho, a Japanese citrus-chili paste, offering a delightful balance of flavors for an elevating meal experience.

45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Udon Noodles

400g udon noodles

2 liters of water

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

For the Yuzu Kosho Broth

3 tablespoons yuzu kosho

1 liter dashi stock

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon mirin

1 garlic clove, minced

1 inch piece of ginger, sliced

For the Toppings

200g tofu, diced

1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced

1 carrot, julienned

For Garnishing

2 green onions, finely sliced

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 sheet nori, thinly sliced

Preparation

Preparing the Udon Noodles

Boil Water & Oil

Boil the water and add the vegetable oil.

Cook Noodles

Cook the udon noodles for about 10 minutes until tender.

Drain & Rinse

Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Preparing the Yuzu Kosho Broth

Simmer Dashi

In a pot, bring dashi stock to a simmer.

Add Flavors

Stir in yuzu kosho, soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger.

Do not overboil the dashi as it may become cloudy. Pro tip: Balance the heat of yuzu kosho with a touch more mirin if necessary.

Meld Flavors

Simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Broth

Allow the broth to gently simmer.

Sautéing the Tofu

Cook tofu in a hot pan for a crispy exterior.

Stir-frying Vegetables

Sauté shiitake mushrooms and carrots until tender.

Plating & Serving