Description
A comforting miso udon bowl featuring chewy noodles, shiitake mushrooms, and soft-boiled eggs in a savory broth, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g Udon noodles (Use dried or fresh udon noodles.)
- 150 g Shiitake mushrooms (Thinly sliced.)
- 2 pieces Soft-boiled eggs (Cooked to preference.)
- 2 tbsp Miso paste (Start with less and adjust to taste.)
- 4 cups Vegetable or chicken broth (Use homemade or store-bought.)
- 3 tbsp Green onions (Chopped, use both white and green parts.)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce (Adjust according to taste.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced.)
- 1 inch Ginger (Minced.)
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil (For sautéing.)
Instructions
Cooking the Noodles
- Cook the udon noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Broth
- In a pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add shiitake mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Stir in miso paste and soy sauce, then pour in the broth. Bring to a simmer.
Combining Ingredients
- Add the cooked udon noodles to the pot and heat through.
- Serve the soup in bowls, topping each with a soft-boiled egg and chopped green onions.
Notes
For variation, you can add spinach in the last minute, swap mushrooms, or include chili oil for heat. Toasted sesame seeds and nori strips add great texture too.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Cuisine: Japanese