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Fill your cravings with this delicious and easy-to-follow Curry Udon Recipe! Enjoy an inviting combination of chewy udon noodles in a flavorful curry soup.

Looking for easy udon recipes? Try my Kake Udon, Zaru Udon, or Kitsune Udon!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Enjoy a hearty broth of homemade Curry Udon.
In just 10 minutes, transform leftover curry sauce into a delicious noodle dish!
This Japanese classic is simple but satisfying and the perfect busy weeknight meal.

Udon Noodles

Udon noodles, the classic Japanese noodle made with wheat flour and water, are a staple of Japanese cooking. These thick and white noodles have a chewy texture and can be enjoyed both hot and cold. Learn more about udon noodles in “What are Japanese udon noodles: A Beginner’s Guide“

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Curry Udon Recipe:

Udon noodles: Dried, fresh, or frozen udon noodles are available at grocery stores. I use frozen udon noodles in this recipe. Learn more about udon noodles in “What are Japanese udon noodles: A Beginner’s Guide“
Japanese curry: I use leftover curry in this recipe. Check my easy vegetable curry recipe if you will make it from scratch.
Mentsuyu is a multipurpose noodle soup base with a savory flavor made from dashi broth (Japanese soup stock), mirin, and soy sauce. Use store-bought mentsuyu to save time.
Toppings: I picked scallions, which is a classic topping for noodle dishes (you can find the topping variations below)

How To Make Curry Udon: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Chop scallions for toppings.

Step 2

Cook udon noodles according to the package instructions.

Step 3

Make the soup with leftover curry, mentsuyu, and water.

Step 4

Serve the noodles in a bowl, and pour the soup.

Here you go! Once it’s served, please eat immediately. Otherwise, the udon noodle soaks up the soup and becomes soggy. If you like a little spice, sprinkle with shichimi togarashi (Japanese spice mix) and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

If the curry soup is too salty, dilute it with water. If it’s too light, add more curry or mentsuyu.
Udon noodle cooking time – a couple of minutes for frozen ones. 10 minutes or more for fresh and dried ones.
Try various toppings from the “Topping variations” below.
If you use store-bought mentsuyu, follow the instructions on the package. How much water to add depends on the product.

Vegan Adaptable

Mentsuyu is not vegan-friendly as it’s made from katsuobushi (bonito flakes). But you can easily substitute it with dried shiitake mushrooms. Click here for a vegan dashi recipe.

Topping Variations

Looking for delicious topping variations? Here are my favorite ones:

A half-boiled egg is a delicious addition to curry udon.
Green leafy vegetables – spinach, bok choy, and mizuna
Cheese – pick your favorite cheese and savor the deliciously melted texture.
Kamaboko is a fish cake and a classic topping for udon noodle dishes.
Green onions – or scallions, spring onions, and long onion
Tempura – Try crunchy shrimp or vegetable tempura for an additional treat.

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