Kitsune Udon

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Kitsune Udon is a true Japanese comfort dish made with thick udon noodles served in a delicious umami-packed dashi broth and topped with a sweet and flavourful simmered tofu pouch. This is a classic noodle dish you can enjoy until the last slurp!

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Kitsune Udon

Yield

2 servings

Type

Noodles

Time

3 hrs 20 mins

Level

Easy

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what you'll need:

Wash tofu pouches

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the tofu pouches and salt. Boil for 3 minutes.

1

Drain

Transfer to a bowl of cold water to cool them quickly and then squeeze to remove the excess water.

2

Make sauce

Add water, sake and mirin to a sauce pan. Mix over a medium heat and once dissolved, add tsuyu sauce and soy sauce.

3

Simmer

Once almost boiling, lower to a simmer and add the tofu and a drop lid. Simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by one third.

4

Cool

Transfer to a heatproof container and leave to cool. Once cool to the touch, cover and store in the fridge until it's time to serve.

5

Cook udon

Cook udon according to the instructions on the packaging. Once cooked, drain and rinse with hot water to remove the excess starch.

6

Make broth

Add dashi, soy sauce and mirin to a saucepan. Heat on high and boil for 1-2 minute. Add salt, mix well and remove from the heat.

7

Serve

Divide the noodles and broth into serving bowls and top with the seasoned tofu pouches, a few slices of kamaboko and some chopped green onion.  Enjoy!

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