Bukkake Udon with Tempura Crisps

Ingredients

• 250g (8.8 oz) udon noodles 250g (8.8 oz) udon noodles
• 4 cups (950ml) dashi stock 4 cups (950ml) dashi stock
• 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (120ml) grated daikon radish 1/2 cup (120ml) grated daikon radish
• 1/4 cup (30g) tempura crisps 1/4 cup (30g) tempura crisps
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 2g, 0.3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 65g, 8g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 2.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool them down.
2. 2.
   In a saucepan, combine the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes.
3. 3.
   Divide the chilled udon noodles into serving bowls.
4. 4.
   Pour the hot broth over the noodles, making sure to evenly distribute it.
5. 5.
   Top the noodles with green onions, grated daikon radish, tempura crisps, and sesame seeds.
6. 6.
   Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Udon noodles — Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, but make sure not to overcook them as they should have a slightly chewy texture.
• Tempura crisps — If you can't find pre-made tempura crisps, you can make your own by thinly slicing vegetables like sweet potatoes or zucchini, dipping them in tempura batter, and frying them until crispy.

Tips & Tricks

• For added flavor, you can garnish the dish with a drizzle of sesame oil or a sprinkle of shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice).
• If you prefer a spicier broth, add a few drops of chili oil or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the broth while simmering.
• Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can add sliced boiled eggs, seaweed, or even tempura shrimp for a more indulgent version.

Serving advice

Serve the Bukkake Udon immediately after pouring the hot broth over the chilled noodles to enjoy the contrast in temperatures. Mix the toppings and noodles together before eating to ensure each bite is full of flavor.

Presentation advice

When serving Bukkake Udon, make sure to arrange the toppings in an appealing way. Sprinkle the green onions, grated daikon radish, tempura crisps, and sesame seeds evenly over the noodles to create an enticing visual presentation.