Recipe for Chikara Udon (Japanese Power Udon, 力うどん). Thick, chewy udon noodles rest in a rich dashi broth with toasted Kirimochi (rice cakes), spinach, negi (green onion), and kamaboko (fish cake). Disclaimer and Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to…
Niku Udon (Japanese Meat Udon)
Stay warm this winter with Niku Udon (肉うどん): a Japanese noodle soup with a seasoned dashi base, thick udon noodles, thinly sliced and marinated beef, negi/scallions, and a sprinkling of Shichimi Togarashi. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge…
Hiyashi Tanuki Udon (Japanese Chilled Raccoon Dog Udon)
Tanuki Udon literally translates to Raccoon Dog Noodles in Japanese, but don’t worry. There are no raccoon dogs in this recipe. It is actually a noodle soup prepared with the thick udon noodles and a variety of toppings. It is traditionally a warm dish, but this version is chilled for the summer. You can make it…
Yaki Udon
Yaki Udon is a stir-fry noodle dish originating from Fukuoka, Japan. Soba noodles were difficult to find in 1945 following World War II, so the Darumado restaurant tried using Udon in its place. Udon are thick, white Japanese noodles with a smooth, chewy texture. I used frozen udon that I found in the Asian Food…
