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Hiyashi Tanuki Udon

Hiyashi Tanuki Udon recipe

Alisha
Hiyashi Tanuki Udon is a refreshing Japanese dish with chewy udon noodles, crispy tempura bits, and a flavourful cold sauce, perfect for hot summer days. It's an easy, satisfying meal that provides comfort without the need for a hot kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 people
Calories 850 kcal

Equipment

  • Small pot (for the tsuyu sauce)
  • Strainer or colander (for draining the noodles)
  • Bowl (for serving)
  • Knife and chopping board (for preparing toppings)
  • Spoon (for stirring)

Ingredients
  

  • Udon Noodles and Boiling Water
  • 2 servings udon noodles fresh, frozen, or dry
  • Water for boiling
  • Tsuyu Sauce
  • 2.5 cups dashi
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp dashi stock
  • 1 ½ tbsp Japanese soy sauce koikuchi shoyu
  • ½ tbsp mirin
  • ½ tsp light brown sugar
  • Toppings
  • 1 onsen egg or soft-boiled egg
  • Cucumber julienned
  • Tomato cut into slices
  • 1-2 green onions
  • Wakame
  • 1 sheet Nori
  • 6 tbsp Tenkasu fried Tempura batter
  • 2 tbsp tempura flakes
  • 6 slices kamaboko fish cake optional, omit for plant-based
  • 2 tbsp bonito flakes optional, omit for plant-based
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp kizami nori shredded nori
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • Chilling and Extra Texture
  • ⅔ cup cold water
  • 2 ice cubes
  • 50 g Japanese cucumber
  • Okra sliced
  • 2 tbsp daikon radish
  • 1 tsp wasabi paste optional

Instructions
 

  • Tsuyu (Cold Sauce)
  • Mix dashi stock, soy sauce, Mentsuyu, cold water, and sesame oil in a small pot.
  • Boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Cool with ice cubes and refrigerate.
  • Udon Noodles
  • Cook udon noodles as per packaging instructions.
  • Drain and chill in cold water or an ice bath for 5 minutes.
  • Toppings
  • Slice green onions thinly.
  • Tear Nori into pieces.
  • Soak wakame (if dried) for 5-10 minutes.
  • Assembling the Dish
  • Place noodles in a serving bowl.
  • Add Tenkasu, green onions, and Nori.
  • Pour chilled tsuyu, sprinkle sesame seeds, and add wasabi (optional).
  • Stir and serve.
  • Storing Leftovers
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Notes

  • Customizable: You can add or omit various toppings like kamaboko (fish cake), bonito flakes, or adjust the chill factor with more vegetables like okra or daikon.
  • Vegan-friendly: This can be made plant-based by omitting the egg, fish cake, and bonito flakes.
  • Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days.

Nutrition Information (approximate for 1 serving):

  • Calories: ~375-425
  • Carbohydrates: ~60-65g
  • Protein: ~12-15g
  • Fat: ~10-12g
  • Fiber: ~3-5g
  • Sodium: ~800-1000mg (from soy sauce, dashi, and other ingredients)
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