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Delicate Japanese Udon Noodles with Yuzu Kosho Broth

Name: Delicate Japanese Udon Noodles with Yuzu Kosho Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

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 elevat

4.9(600 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 26, 2026

Delicate Japanese Udon Noodles with Yuzu Kosho Broth — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Udon Noodles

For the Yuzu Kosho Broth

For the Toppings

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 230 kcal
Protein: 8.25 g
Carbs: 30 g
Fat: 7.25 g
Fiber: 3.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 918 kcal
Protein: 33 g
Carbs: 120 g
Fat: 29 g
Fiber: 13 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
400g udon noodles	400	8	80	2	2
2 liters of water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil	120	0	0	14	0
3 tablespoons yuzu kosho	30	1	5	0	1
1 liter dashi stock	15	1	2	0	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	20	2	2	0	0
1 tablespoon mirin	40	0	7	0	0
1 garlic clove, minced	4	0	1	0	0
1 inch piece of ginger, sliced	2	0	0	0	0
200g tofu, diced	160	16	4	9	2
1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced	35	2	8	0	3
1 carrot, julienned	25	1	6	0	2
2 green onions, finely sliced	10	0	2	0	1
1 tablespoon sesame seeds	52	2	2	4	1
1 sheet nori, thinly sliced	5	1	1	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Udon Noodles

1
Boil Water & Oil
Boil the water and add the vegetable oil.
2
Cook Noodles
Cook the udon noodles for about 10 minutes until tender.
3
Drain & Rinse
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Preparing the Yuzu Kosho Broth

1
Simmer Dashi
In a pot, bring dashi stock to a simmer.
2
Add Flavors
Stir in yuzu kosho, soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger.
Tip: 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.
3
Meld Flavors
Simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.