Japanese Kamaage Udon Recipe

Kamaage udon is a traditional Japanese dish made with udon noodles. The noodles are boiled and dipped in a sauce before eating. It’s eaten as a main meal.

Kamaage udon is usually served family style in a large tub like container. Kamaage mean pot boiled. Udon noodles are a thick wheat noodle that is enjoyed for its hearty chewy texture.

Typical udon noodles are prepared by boiling them then rinsing under running water. The cooked noodles are then served in a flavorful broth. Kamaage udon noodles are also boiled but aren’t rinsed afterwards. Instead, they are served plain in their boiling water with no added flavors, so it is served with a side sauce.

The sauce is usually soy based and may contain other ingredients like green onions and sesame seeds. Variations are based around what is added to the sauce and based on personal tastes.

Origin and Significance

There is no exact place of origin for kamaage udon. Udon noodles were introduced to Japan by the Chinese. Now, they are a staple of Japanese cuisine and are consumed in a wide variety of ways. More udon noodles are eaten in Japan than China.

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Japanese Kamaage Udon Recipe

Yield: 2 Servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Kamaage udon is a Japanese traditional dish made with udon noodles. The noodles are boiled and dipped in a sauce before eating. It's eaten as a main meal.

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Ingredients

• Udon noodles (dried) - 7 oz
• Water - 1 gallon
• Green onion - 2-inch piece
• Ground sesame - as desired
• Grated ginger - as desired
• Seven-spice seasoning - as desired
• Bonito soup stock - ¾ cup
• Soy sauce - 2 tbsp
• Sugar - 1 tbsp

Instructions

1. First, prepare the dipping sauce.
2. Boil the bonito soup stock.
3. Add the soy sauce and sugar.
4. Return to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer for a couple of minutes.
6. Thinly slice the green onion (or leek).
7. Bring 1 gallon of water to a boil then add the udon. Follow the cooking instructions on the bag.
8. After boiling, divide the udon amongst 2 serving bowls.
9. Pour the boiling water from the pan over the noodles until
   they are covered.
10. Serve the dipping sauce separately in individual small bowls. The green onions, sesame seeds, grated ginger, shichimi are mixed into the dipping sauce to the individual diner's taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 159Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 1445mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 8g

Nutrition is provided and calculated by Nutritionix. It is for general information purposes and is only a rough estimation.