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Zaru Udon (Japanese Cold Udon Noodles)

5 from 5 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Juri Austin
Zaru udon is a perfect way to cool off and refresh for any season or as a break from heavy meals. Learn how to make this Japanese classic noodle dish!
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Equipment

  • Medium saucepan 18cm, (7 inches)
  • Strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packs Udon Noodles, about 360g
  • 100 ml Mentsuyu
  • 100 ml Water
  • 1 Scallion, chop
  • 1 clove Ginger, grate

Instructions
 

  1. Preparation: Chop green onions, grate ginger, and serve on a plate.
  2. Cook Udon Noodles: Boil plenty of water (not in the ingredients list) in a medium saucepan, add udon noodles, and cook according to the package instructions. Stir the noodles with chopsticks to separate them while cooking.
  3. Drain the Noodles: Drain using a strainer and quickly rinse under cold running water to remove the extra starch.
  4. Dipping Sauce: Combin mentsuyu and water in a measuring jar and pour into a serving bowl.
  5. Serve: Place a bamboo strainer on a plate, put drained udon noodles, and serve with dipping sauce and condiments.

Notes

  • Udon noodle cooking time - a couple of minutes for frozen ones. 10 minutes or more for fresh and dried ones.
  • For mentsuyu, follow the instruction on the bottle. How much water to add depends on the product.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 12gFat: 2g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Noodles
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: cold udon noodles, zaru udon

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