Rice & noodles

Ten-Minute Udon Soup

Udon in bonito dashi with simple seasonings—a warming noodle soup in about ten minutes.

Total 13 min Saucepan Easy 1 servings
Saucepan 10-minute mealsCooking for one
Ten-Minute Udon Soup

Dashi with soy and mirin makes an easy Japanese broth; add udon last so noodles stay springy.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min

  1. Prep: Udon noodles 1serving, Scallion 1stalk; seasonings ready: Bonito dashi stock 500ml, Soy sauce 1.5tbsp, Mirin 1tbsp, Salt pinch.
  2. Bring water to a boil, then add longer-cooking items first.
  3. "Prep: Udon noodles 1serving, Scallion 1stalk; seasonings ready: Bonito dashi stock 500ml, Soy sauce 1.5tbsp, Mirin 1tbsp, Salt pinch."
  4. Bring water to a boil, then add longer-cooking items first.
  5. Pour dashi into saucepan; add soy sauce and mirin; bring to a boil over medium heat.
  6. Taste; adjust salt.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Blanched spinach or fish cake slices add variety.

Best fresh; noodles swell if stored overnight.

Optional add-ins

+Shichimi togarashi+Shredded nori

FAQ

No prepared dashi?

Simmer kombu and bonito flakes 10 minutes, or use water plus a little chicken bouillon.