Kitsune Udon


Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free

Meal Type
Dinner
Cuisine
Japanese
Author
japanesecooking101.com
Serves
2
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes

Ingredients

Kitsune - Aburaage Tofu

  • 2 Aburaage, rectangles cut into 2 squares (4 squares total)
  • 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Sake
  • 1 Tbsp Mirin
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup water

Dashi & Udon

  • 4 cups Dashi (4 tsp konbu or shiitake granules + water)
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp Mirin
  • 2 Tbsp Sake
  • 2 packages of frozen Udon, thawed

Garnish

  • 4 green onions, thinly cut
  • Shichimi Togarashi (hot pepper powder)

Instructions

Aburaage Tofu

  1. In boiling water, cook Aburaage for a few seconds to cut grease and drain.
  2. In a pot, put the rest of the ingredients for "Kitsune,"
  3. Heat at medium heat, and add prepared Aburaage. Cook until all the liquid is gone. Set aside.

Dashi & Udon

  1. Heat Dashi to a boil, and add salt, Soy Sauce, Mirin, Sake.
  2. Add Udon to the soup and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Divide noodles and soup into bowls, place cooked Aburaage on top, and sprinkle on the chopped green onion.
  4. Add Shichimi if you like.

Notes

  • You can use this flavour infusing method for TVP fillets or beef slices.
  • You can use a double batch and add a browned onion and create a great side dish for bento boxes.