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Hearty Udon Noodle Soup
Yield4
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
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Method
4 steps
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the udon per the package until springy — fresh and frozen usually need 1–3 minutes. Drain and divide among deep bowls so they don't sit and glue together.
- 2
In a clean pot, bring water and dashi powder to a gentle simmer — little bubbles, not a hard boil. Stir in soy sauce and sugar; taste. You want savory with a soft sweetness, not salty punch.
- 3
Ladle the hot broth over the noodles. Nestle in soft-boiled egg halves, a handful of cooked spinach or bok choy if you're using them, and a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.
- 4
Finish with green onions, nori strips, and sesame seeds. Eat right away while the noodles still bounce.