Tasty Noodles! Cold Udon with Steamed Chicken

Name: Tasty Noodles! Cold Udon with Steamed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken thighs; 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 dash Japanese leek (green part); 4 slice Ginger; 5 hanks Udon; 1 dash Chopped green onion; 1 dash Daikon radish sprouts; 1 Maple leaves; 1 Ponzu

Servings: persons

1
Make cuts in the thick parts of the chicken.
2
Lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper and put into a heatproof dish.
3
Top with the leeks and ginger, then drizzle on the Shaoxing wine.
4
Put the chicken skin-down, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave for 7 minutes.
5
Once it's done heating, flip it over so that it's skin-side up.
6
Wrap again with plastic wrap, then steam for 3 minutes.
7
Let sit wrapped for 10 minutes.
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Place on a rack to allow the remaining fat to drain.
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Let cool.
10
If you will be eating it right away, cool with a fan.
11
If you serve it with Japanese mustard, it will become a Japanese-style steamed chicken.
12
After the udon is done cooking, rinse with cold water to remove the starch.
13
Add the daikon radish sprouts, leeks, fried onions, and maple leaves, drizzle with ponzu sauce, and enjoy.
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For hand-made udon, please see

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Chicken thighs, 3 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1 dash Salt and pepper, 1 dash Japanese leek (green part), and more.

Yes, Tasty Noodles! Cold Udon with Steamed Chicken 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!