Udon Noodles with Japanese Clam Sauce Recipe

Name: Udon Noodles with Japanese Clam Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package udon noodles; 1 pound littleneck clams; 1/4 cup cooking sake; 3/4 cup regular sake; 3 tablespoons light olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons grated ginger; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 1/4 cup cooking sake; 2 small seeded and chopped tomatoes; 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Salt to taste; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/2 cup clam juice (from the steamed clams)

Servings: persons

1 package udon noodles
1 pound littleneck clams
1/4 cup cooking sake
3/4 cup regular sake
3 tablespoons light olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 cup cooking sake
2 small seeded and chopped tomatoes
3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt to taste
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup clam juice (from the steamed clams)

1
Prepare udon noodles according to package directions, drain.
2
In a steamer pot, add clams, cooking sake, and regular sake.
3
Steam until the clams open up.
4
Strain, reserving clams and liquid separately.
5
Set aside.
6
In a saucepan, heat olive oil and butter.
7
Add onion, ginger, garlic, and hot pepper flakes.
8
Saute for 2 minutes.
9
Add the cooking sake and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Add tomatoes, parsley and salt to taste.
11
Simmer an additional 5 minutes.
12
Add whipping cream and simmer 3 minutes.
13
Add reserved clam juice and simmer an additional 3 minutes.
14
Toss the sauce over the noodles and garnish with the steamed clams.

460

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package udon noodles, 1 pound littleneck clams, 1/4 cup cooking sake, 3/4 cup regular sake, and more.

Yes, Udon Noodles with Japanese Clam Sauce falls under the Seafood 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.

Udon Noodles with Japanese Clam Sauce

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