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Delicate Japanese Udon Noodles with Yuzu Kosho Broth

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

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Delicate Japanese Udon Noodles with Yuzu Kosho Broth
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Udon Noodles

  1. 1

    Boil Water & Oil

    Boil the water and add the vegetable oil.

  2. 2

    Cook Noodles

    Cook the udon noodles for about 10 minutes until tender.

  3. 3

    Drain & Rinse

    Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

Preparing the Yuzu Kosho Broth

  1. 1

    Simmer Dashi

    In a pot, bring dashi stock to a simmer.

  2. 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. 3

    Meld Flavors

    Simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

How to Make Delicate Japanese Udon Noodles with Yuzu Kosho Broth

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    Simmering the Broth

    Allow the broth to gently simmer.

  2. 2

    Sautéing the Tofu

    Cook tofu in a hot pan for a crispy exterior.

  3. 3

    Stir-frying Vegetables

    Sauté shiitake mushrooms and carrots until tender.

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