A recipe for Hiyashi Tanuki Udon (Japanese Chilled Tanuki Udon)! Chewy udon noodles are served in a cold broth with tempura flakes and vegetables for a refreshing summertime meal.
Place the wakame in a small bowl. Cover with water and set aside at room temperature for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, soak the wake in water for 15 minutes until softened.
Squeeze out the excess water and set aside. Squeeze out the excess water from the grated Daikon and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold water and mentsuyu.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place a large bowl of ice water nearby.
Add frozen udon and cook until just tender. Drain and place the udon in the ice bath.
Once cooled, drain and divide among two large bowls.
Top the noodles with the wakame, daikon, Tenkasu, tomatoes, green onions, cucumbers, and a soft boiled egg.
Add the diluted Mentsuyu and serve immediately garnished with sesame seeds.