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Beef Yaki Udon

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Yaki Udon dates back to post-war Japan when a noodle shop in northern Kyushu turned the Japanese staple into a hearty stir-fry to stretch a scarce supply of meat and vegetables. While it was initially conceived as a variation of yakisoba, it's become a ubiquitous part of the Japanese street food landscape, and you'll find...

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Kimchi Udon Noodle Soup

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 12:48:49 +0000

Kimchi, the fermented Korean staple, is a fiery and pungent addition to any dish. When paired with rich and savory pork in these kimchi noodles, it creates a flavor explosion that's both bold and comforting. With thick, chewy noodles in a spicy umami-packed broth, these soul-satisfying spicy udon noodles are a testament to the versatility...

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Spicy Cold Sesame Noodles

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 12:07:40 +0000

Cold & Spicy Sesame Noodles (Hiyashi Tantan Udon) Summers in Japan can be characterized by the sweltering humidity and chorus of cicadas chirping, but it's also the season for cold noodle dishes. Hiyashi Tantan Udon is a cold sesame noodle dish that's a popular summertime menu item in noodle shops around Japan. For my version,...

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Beef Udon (Niku Udon)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:14:32 +0000

Beef Udon Noodle Soup (肉うどん) Niku Udon, which literally means "meat udon" in Japanese, is a popular lunchtime meal in Japan that's both comforting and satisfying. With thick, chewy udon noodles in a steamy bowl of dashi broth, the easy noodle soup is elevated by topping it with thinly sliced beef and scallions simmered in...

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Kitsune Udon (Vegan)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:03:18 +0000

Kitsune Udon literally means "fox udon," but don't worry, there are no foxes involved in making the dish (it's a reference to Japanese mythology). Despite having an unusual name, it's the most popular udon dish in Japan and also happens to be one of my personal favorites. With thick, chewy noodles in piping hot vegan-friendly...

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Curry Udon

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 14:45:27 +0000

Curry Udon (カレーうどん) Growing up, my mom would often make Curry Udon (カレーうどん) the day after preparing a big pot of Japanese Curry, by ladling a scoop of the thick, flavorful curry over a bowl of steaming hot udon noodle soup. The rich, slow-cooked curry melds into the clear dashi-based broth transforming the light soup...

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Chicken Udon

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:58:07 +0000

Chicken Udon (鶏肉うどん) Adding chicken to udon noodles is a fairly common practice in Japan; however, the soup is usually a dashi broth made using kelp and dried, smoked and fermented skipjack tuna. Since these ingredients can be hard to find outside of Japan, I wanted to create a chicken udon recipe that can be...

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Homemade Udon Noodles

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Homemade Udon Noodles (手打ちうどん) Udon is a thick Japanese noodle made with all-purpose flour, salt, and water. While there's nothing complicated about the ingredients, the technique to produce uniform noodles with a slick bouncy texture can take some practice. In this udon tutorial, I will show you everything you need to know to start making...

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Yaki Udon

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 15:24:28 +0000

Authentic Yaki Udon (焼きうどん) Yaki Udon is a Japanese stir-fried noodle dish that's a close relative of Yakisoba. It's typically prepared with inexpensive ingredients like cabbage, carrots, and onions, and yet it's flavorful and satisfying. This has made it a street-food staple which can often be found at omatsuri, or festivals alongside other favorites such...

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Kitsune Udon

Marc Matsumoto — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 18:03:12 +0000

It is said that Inari Ōkami, the shinto god/goddess of fertility, prosperity and agriculture, is served by a legion of Japanese foxes (kitsuné). Legend has it that these kitsuné love aburaage (pronounced abura-agay), which is why dishes made with these fried puffs of tofu often have "inari" or "kitsune" in their name. In the case...

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