Kake Udon - Basic Japanese Udon Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Kake Udon - Basic Japanese Udon Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces udon noodles (or 2 servings); 1 1/2 cups dashi (Japanese fish stock); 2 tablespoons mirin, plus; 1 teaspoon mirin; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional); 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; green onion, chopped; Optional toppings; fish cake, sliced (kamaboko); toasted sesame seeds; tempura scraps (tenkasu); shichimi togarashi (Japanese 7-spice pepper)

Servings: persons

6 ounces udon noodles (or 2 servings)
1 1/2 cups dashi (Japanese fish stock)
2 tablespoons mirin, plus
1 teaspoon mirin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
green onion, chopped
Optional toppings
fish cake, sliced (kamaboko)
toasted sesame seeds
tempura scraps (tenkasu)
shichimi togarashi (Japanese 7-spice pepper)

1
Heat a large pot of water for cooking the udon noodles.
2
Meanwhile, bring dashi to a simmer. Add mirin, soy sauce and salt (optional). Continue simmering until ready to use.
3
Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions.
4
Divide drained, cooked udon into two large, deep serving bowls.
5
Top with grated ginger, chopped green onion, and fish cake slices (optional).
6
Pour in simmering broth to fill both bowls.
7
Top with optional toasted sesame seeds, shichimi togarashi, and/or tenkasu.
8
Drinking all the broth is not recommended. Additional noodles can be added to the remaining broth in the bowl as desired.

163

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces udon noodles (or 2 servings), 1 1/2 cups dashi (Japanese fish stock), 2 tablespoons mirin, plus, 1 teaspoon mirin, and more.

Yes, Kake Udon - Basic Japanese Udon Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kake Udon - Basic Japanese Udon Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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