Japanese egg udon is a warm noodle soup finished with soft ribbons of egg. A small amount of cornstarch gives the broth a light, silky texture and helps the egg spread gently through the soup.
Using dried udon and bottled Hon Tsuyu keeps the recipe simple. Finish it with sliced green onions for an easy Japanese meal that takes about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings.
For the Udon
- 1 package Hakubaku Organic Udon, 9.5 oz
- Water, for boiling
For the Egg Soup
- 4 cups water
- ½ cup Kikkoman Hon Tsuyu concentrated noodle soup base
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons cold water
For Serving
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
How to Make Japanese Egg Udon
1. Cook the Udon
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the udon and cook for 4 minutes.
Drain and briefly rinse the noodles under cold water to remove excess starch. Drain well, then divide them between two serving bowls.
2. Prepare the Broth
Add 4 cups of water and the Hon Tsuyu to a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil.
Taste the broth and add a little more water if you prefer a lighter flavor.
3. Make the Egg Soup
Mix the cornstarch with 4 teaspoons of cold water.
Stir the mixture into the gently boiling broth. Once the broth has lightly thickened, slowly pour in the beaten eggs in a circular motion.
When the eggs are softly set, remove the saucepan from the heat.
4. Serve
Pour the egg soup over the udon. Finish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
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The Udon Used in This Recipe
Hakubaku Organic Udon is a dried wheat noodle with a smooth texture. The noodles are produced in Australia by Hakubaku, a Japanese grain and noodle company.
The 9.5-ounce package is a practical size for making two servings at home.
Hakubaku Organic Udon Wheat Noodle, 9.5 oz
An Easy Japanese Soup Base
Hon Tsuyu is a concentrated Japanese noodle soup base made with soy sauce and dashi flavors. It replaces the separate soy sauce, mirin, and dashi normally used to prepare udon broth.
The same bottle can also be used for soba dipping sauce, warm noodle soups, and simple Japanese simmered dishes.
Kikkoman Hon Tsuyu, 17 fl oz